The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has expressed excitement over the latest box office record achieved by Funke Akindele’s movie in the entertainment industry.

Tinubu, who spoke through his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, said the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry is unrivalled.

He also lauded Akindele for her contributions to the growth of the industry.

Extolling the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry, the President acknowledged its pivotal place as a medium not only for artistic expression but also as a source of enormous soft power and viable export.

“The creative industry is one of the high-employment sectors, providing jobs for our able and talented youths. It is an industry that is crucial to my administration.

“I salute Nigerians for their enduring support and patronage of home-grown creative efforts. We will provide the conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” Tinubu stated.