President Bola Tinubu has promised to prioritise investments in Nigeria’s arts and culture sector, saying it is crucial for educating the Nigerian child and benefiting the country.

He observed that the entertainment industry deserves more attention and recognition as it rekindles history and equips the younger generation with the knowledge of past events.

“I will invest in the play, nothing could have been better than rewarding a very thorough research,” said Tinubu at the presentation of a stage production held in honour of his late mother, Abibatu Mogaji.

The play titled, ‘Abibatu Mogaji: An Opera,’ was staged at the Conference Centre of the State House, on Tuesday, with the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and other dignitaries in attendance.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed details of the play in a statement titled, ‘Abibatu Mogaji The Play: President Tinubu honours late mother, says administration will invest more in arts for the education of the younger generation.’

“President Tinubu’s mother passed away on June 15, 2013, at the age of 96, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service to family, community, the underprivileged, and the nation.

“The President said he inherited his resilience, determination, and discipline from his mother, who was ‘tough and determined,’” the statement read.