NANTAP Hails Runsewe, IGP On Protection Of Government Properties
Oru Leonard
The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners(NANTAP) has commended Otunba Segun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.
Recognizing that both men have worked tirelessly to wrestle government owned utilities from the grip of unscrupulous individuals, NANTAP President, Mr Israel Eboh led a team to pay a courtesy visit to NCAC noting that they must be appreciated and supported.
Eboh who spoke during the courtesy said, “We are aware of all the things you have been doing to ensure Nigerians benefit from government assets and for standing firm against all odds in protecting a national monument like the Art and Crafts village owned by the council.”
Speaking further, “The permanent site has been in the news for sometime now and was occupied by intruders who have been using the property for nefarious activities but we must thank you for your tireless efforts in resisting them and repositioning the culture industry. Since your coming on board, the industry has not remained the same.”
Mr. Eboh charged the Director General not to relent in ensuring the purpose for which the village was created is accomplished.
Narrating his efforts at securing the NCAC Cultural Village, Otunba Runsewe observed that he believed he was divinely called to serve in the culture sector insisting that he would remain resolute in his commitment to ensuring the advancement of the sector.
He pledged his support for NANTAP reminding his guests that he was a board member in the 80s and has maintained close ties since then describing them as partners in progress in the development of culture and performing arts in Nigeria.
Runsewe recalled that the association has been in existence for the pass 30 years just as he reassured his visitors that he will continue to involve the body in every national programme organised by NCAC especially NAFEST and INAC, two flagship programs of the Council.
NANTAP has corroborated the position of many other associations including the National Assembly, all of whom have come out to hail the efforts of Runsewe and the Nigerian Police for ensuring the safety of public outfits like the NCAC cultural village in Abuja.
