By Benjamin Njoku

Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, has been honoured with the prestigious Fellow of Theatre Profession award by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, NANTAP. The award recognizes Husseini’s outstanding contributions to the growth and development of theatre practice in Nigeria. The citation highlighted his significant strides in promoting Nigerian dance, theatre, and film, both locally and internationally.

The award ceremony took place on February 22, at the Glover Hall, Lagos, and was attended by distinguished personalities in the Nigerian culture, theatre, and film industries.

Husseini expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that it was not just a personal honor but also a testament to the hard work and dedication of every individual who has contributed to the growth and development of theatre practice in Nigeria.

The Fellow of Theatre Profession award is the highest honour bestowed by NANTAP, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and commitment to the advancement of theatre arts in Nigeria. Those who were inducted into the body of fellows of NANTAP alongside the NFVCB boss were veteran actress Joke Silva Jacobs, Sam Uche- Anyamele and Bolanle Austen-Peters.