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Nigerian council chair explains appointment of 'special assistant on dance'

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The chairman of Kuje Area Council in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Danjuma Shekwolo, appointed Ibrahim Danladi as Special Assistant on Entertainment.
  • Shekwolo clarified that the role is for entertainment, not solely dance, and aims to strengthen the sector and recognize contributions.
  • The appointment, initially misunderstood as being only for dance, has drawn attention due to its unusual portfolio.

Danjuma Shekwolo, the chairman of Kuje Area Council in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, has clarified the purpose behind appointing Ibrahim Danladi as a Special Assistant on Entertainment. Shekwolo explained that the decision was made to bolster the entertainment sector within the council and acknowledge individuals' contributions.

An appointment letter dated July 13 stated Danladi's role was "Special Assistant (Dance)" and cited his "selflessness, hard work, dedication, and contribution to the development of Kuje Area Council." However, Shekwolo emphasized that the public perception of the role being exclusively for dance is a misunderstanding.

"It is an appointment for a special assistant on entertainment not dance," Shekwolo told TheCable. He noted that the unusual nature of the portfolio has attracted attention, but he maintains it is intended to support entertainment activities and recognize talent within the sector. Shekwolo, a candidate for the All Progressives Congress, won the Kuje Area Council chairmanship election in February.

Yes, I made an appointment. But it is the wrong perception that they gave. It is an appointment for a special assistant on entertainment not dance.

— Danjuma ShekwoloChairman of Kuje Area Council, explaining the role of his newly appointed special assistant.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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