Kunle Afolayan Appointed To Board Of Lagos Arts and Culture

Prolific filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has been appointed into the Board of Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture.

In a letter signed by Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, the filmmaker was touted as a man of integrity, selfless service with past records of impressive performances.

“In approving your appointment, due cognizance has been taken of your integrity, selfless service and past records of impressive performance. I, therefore, have no doubt that you will bring your wealth of experience to bear on your newly assigned responsibility and continue to justify the confidence reposed in you by His Excellency, the Governor,” Bello stated in the official letter.

Attached to his letter of appointment was a copy of the “Code of Conduct for Political Appointees in Lagos State Public Service which clearly highlights the expectations of Government in respect of the job.

The appointment became effective from 6 March 2017.

On Thursday, Afolayan also announced his acceptance of the offer with a message on all his social media platform.

“It is time to serve the people. I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed as a member of the Board of Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture with effect from 6th of March, 2017,” the filmmaker stated.

Urging his fans to be diligent, Afolayan recited the Lagos State slogan of passion for progress – “Itesiwaju ipinle  Eko lo je wa logun.”

The appointment came few days after he wrapped up production of his three new movies; ‘Roti’, ‘Omugwo’ and ‘Tribunal’ – all shot within 40 days, in partnership with Africa Magic.

 ‘Omugwo’ is due for cinema release on 7 April, while ‘Roti’ and ‘Tribunal’ will be released on 30 June and 17 July respectively.