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President Tinubu Appoints Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu As DG of Presidential-Enabling Business Environment Council

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2 years ago

January 20, 2025

Joel Ajayi

In a landmark move poised to bolster Nigeria’s economic growth and business environment, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu as the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).

This strategic appointment underscores President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to empowering visionary leaders and fostering a conducive business ecosystem.

Princess Zahrah Mustapha-Audu brings an impressive wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, bolstered by her distinguished background as a seasoned entrepreneur and technology expert.

Her academic credentials include a software engineering background and a business management degree from a prestigious institution in the United Kingdom. With over a decade of experience in founding and scaling successful ventures, Princess Zahrah possesses a profound understanding of global business dynamics, driving impactful and sustainable growth.

As a strategic thinker and highly motivated leader, Princess Zahrah is renowned for her exceptional ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

Her passion for innovation and positive change drives her endeavors, and she is committed to developing sustainable solutions that will help drive up Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and improve the quality of life for people globally.

In addition to her business acumen, Princess Zahrah is a passionate philanthropist who works tirelessly to improve the economic and living conditions of people and communities across Nigeria.

Through her philanthropic and political efforts, she has built strong relationships with international communities and governments, championing the needs of the underprivileged.

As a leader in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a vocal advocate for competent women in leadership positions, Princess Zahrah leverages her platform to inspire and enact meaningful social change.

Currently, Princess Zahrah serves as the Technical Adviser on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the President, domiciled at the Office of the Vice President. In this capacity, she leads the “Invest in Nigeria” campaign and oversees the Existing Foreign Direct Investors Roundtable Forum, fostering strategic partnerships and driving investment into Nigeria’s growing economy.

The appointment of Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu as the DG of PEBEC is a testament to President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to empowering visionary leaders, promoting economic growth, and driving business development in Nigeria.

With her expertise and experience, Princess Zahrah is poised to make a profound impact in her new role, driving transformative change and fostering a more enabling business environment in Nigeria.

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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12

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1 day ago

October 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.

In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.

Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.

“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.

Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.

“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.

Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.

“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.

“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.

Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.

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