Musawa: Ministering Culture Of Shame

The complexities of sorcery or witchcraft involve initiation rituals, each laden with consequences and benefits. It’s a journey where ignorance is prevalent, and seeking guidance becomes essential. This is particularly crucial in one’s area of expertise, where humility is key when facing challenges and seeking solutions.

The scrutiny of Hannatu Musa Musawa’s tenure as the Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy becomes imperative. The alleged infractions against the National Youth Service Corps Act have not only triggered a legal battle but have also ignited public controversy, overshadowing the envisioned progress in the cultural and creative industry.

The ramifications of Musawa’s actions have reverberated throughout the culture ministry, creating discord and setbacks. This not only contradicts the vision set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but also raises questions about the government’s ability to navigate such controversies effectively.

Musawa’s ambitious unveiling of directorates as new agencies, lacking legal backing, signals a disregard for established procedures. Transforming mere departments into full-fledged agencies, including the National War Museum and the National Institute of Archaeology and Museum Studies, without due process or legislative approval, demonstrates a troubling overreach.

The economic implications of Musawa’s decisions are a cause for concern, especially in a period of economic strain. The unauthorized creation of agencies raises questions about funding sources and the feasibility of sustaining these entities, particularly when salary payments are delayed.

The disregard for stakeholders and the legislative process in the transformation of the National Museum and Monuments reflects an arrogant disposition. Musawa’s actions parallel those of Betta Edu, showcasing a lack of prudence and a propensity for controversy.

In managing the cultural arts economy, there is an urgent need for leadership characterized by sanity, humility, and circumspection. Musawa’s attempts to rewrite governance rules and introduce unnecessary controversy position her as an unfit leader for the culture sector.

The cultural tourism sector, facing interesting times ahead, requires prayers for peace. Musawa, playing the role of a magician with her abracadabra, introduces an element of uncertainty that could hinder the sector’s growth. The call for Musawa to step aside and make way for a more suitable leader becomes increasingly resonant in the pursuit of Nigeria’s cultural goldmine.