Vision Statement
To become a World Class Gallery and Global Tourist Destination.
Mission Statement
To Serve as Repository of Nigeria’s Creative Spirit and to Promote the Appreciation of Nigerian Art.
About National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art, NGA, was established as a parastatal by Decree No. 86, 1993 and the 2004 (Amendment Act). This was in fulfillment of the provisions of Nigeria’s Cultural Policy launched in 1988 in accordance with the recommendations of the committee of patrons of the World Decade for Cultural Development (WDCD) approved by UNESCO. This decision was later reaffirmed by the report of the Vision 2010 Committee to which the National Gallery of Art presented a memorandum in 1997 and the Ahmed Joda Panel in 2000.
Meet The Director General, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi
Ahmed
Bashir Sodangi, from Katsina State Nigeria . He holds a Master’s degree in
Management and International Business from The Birmingham City University,
United Kingdom, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Management)
from the American University of Nigeria.
Ahmed
has accumulated a wealth of experience, over the course of his career, where he
has been shown to posses unmatched skill sets in negotiation, team building,
leadership, strategic planning, and management.
New NGA DG, Ahmed Sodangi, Resumes, Promises Action on Harmonised Bill
The new Director General, National Gallery of Art (NGA) Ahmed Sodangi formally resumed Tuesday March 5, promising that the NGA Establishment Act for Repeal and Re-enactment will receive his priority attention. According to him, “passing the bill by the National Assembly is one of the most important things as far as I’m concerned because a place that is limited in terms of resources and has a huge mandate that entails so many programmes will always suffer.” ( Click the image for more details)
New DG on Impromptu Visit to NGA Hqtrs
“We have been expecting you,” was the sing-song by directors as the new Director General, National Gallery of Art (NGA), Ahmed Sodangi with a six-man entourage, went from one office to the other in an unofficial tour of NGA headquarters yesterday. As news of his presence spread like wild fire, other staff came out of their offices to have a glimpse of the young new chief executive, waving excitedly,
He was at the offices of the Ag. Directors, Human Resources Management, Adewale Alabi; Finance and Accounts, Everestus Ogbodo; Educational Services, Mrs. Tonia Okonkwo; Legal Services, Barr. Ramjul Voncir and Director, Special Duties, Magnus Ojeonu.
Latest News
The Cultural Attache of the Embassy of France in Nigeria, Mrs Emmanuelle HARANG, paid a courtesy call on the Director General, National Gallery of Art , Mr Ahmed Sodangi, in Abuja. The visit was in furtherance of the long standing relationship between the Embassy of France and National Gallery of Art which saw the Embassy participating in two editions of The Art of Friendship Exhibition project. Discussions bordered on fostering stronger collaborations and the Embassy playing a key role in the Director General’s plans for a rebranded National Gallery of Art and opportunities for Nigerian visual artist.
FG Pledges to Reposition Visual Arts Sector
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru,
Mar 16, 2024
The Director-General, National Gallery of Arts (NGA), Ahmed Sodangi, has restated his organisation`s commitment to reposition the visual art sector in the country. He said creativity and imagination are two qualities that define the human experience globally. . “We are poised to carry artists along by making them the centrepiece of our operations.
Painting As An Instrument Of Economic Growth
By VON
Mar 15, 2024
‘’Arts, in its various forms, has the ability to transcend boundaries, ignite emotions, and challenge our perspective. it allows us to escape the confines of our everyday lives, offering a glimpse into different world, cultures, and experiences . it is through art that we find solace, meaning, and deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
With Site Set on Priority Projects, Sondangi Takes Over at National Gallery
By Okechukwu Uwaezuoke12 March 2024
Strong are the indications that Ahmed Sodangi’s official taking over the helm of affairs as the National Gallery of Art’s new director general on Tuesday, March 5, heralded an end to the parastatal’s somewhat prolonged hiatus, which, so to speak, has metaphorically kept it running on a “pilot light” and consequently out of the industry’s radar.
Pomp, pageantry as NGA rewards excellence in creativity
By Oji Onoko
21 May 2023 |
4:36 am
Other awardees at the high-octane event organized by National Gallery of Art (NGA) are: Thought Pyramid, Gallery of the Year, “for setting the pace in gallery management in Nigeria and exceptional promotion of modern art in the country;”
Onobrakpeya, Okundaye, others honoured at NGA Awards
BY THE NATION
26 APRIL 2023
For Onobrakpeya, it was a double celebration as he was just honoured by Georgia State Assembly, United States for his exemplary career as artist and role model.Also honoured was Chief Nike Okundaye, who received the Outstanding Visual Arts Personality of the Year Award. Mrs Okundaye is very adept in textile designs in adire and batik.
NGA…. and search for a national gallery
12 December 2021 | 3:34 am
Nigeria is one of the most populous countries in the world and the most populous on the continent with an estimated population of about 250 million people and more than 300 ethnic groups.
SNA pledge stronger partnership
08 December 2021 | 7:10 am
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) and the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) have pledged to work together for the benefit of Nigerian artists. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit of the leadership of SNA to the NGA corporate headquarters in Abuja.
SNA honours NGA DG Ivara
01 December 2021 | 2:10 pm
Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) has bestowed its prestigious Distinguished Service Award on the Director-General, National Gallery of Art (NGA), Chief Ebeten William Ivara. The investiture took place in Abuja last week during the inauguration of the 11th President and executive members of the SNA.
Newspaper Headline
Painting has an Instrument of Economic Growth
Use social media positively, National Gallery boss advises children
With Site on Priority Projects Sondangi takes on National Gallery of Art.
National Gallery Of Art Maiden Mast Festival
and Awards Report by Oyinnaya Kalu Oka “Youtube.com”
NGA Organizes strategic leadership retreat
“Manual for Management Retreat on Leadership Development in NGA”
Stakeholders task lawmakers on
passage of NGA act amendment bill
Push for Meeting of Visual Artists
NGA News Headline
FG Pledges to reposition Visual Arts Sector
National Gallery to submit harmonised Establishment Act to 10th NASS..DG
Ivara, NGA DG calls for Amendment of
Establishment Act, Gallery Edifice
Establishment Act, Gallery Edifice
Photo News: 12th Annual Distinguish
Lecture, 2020.
Push for Meeting of Visual Artists
Other Usefull Links
Nigeria Tourism Development Corp (NTDC)
Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
Federal Ministry of Information and Culture
National Theatre, Nigeria
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