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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 Sodangi

Ahmed Sodangi has been appointed as the new Director General, National Gallery of Art (NGA). He replaces Ebeten William Ivara, who came on board on September 1, 2020.  Sodangi, who holds a Master’s Degree in Management and International Business from the prestigious Birmingham City University, United Kingdom and Bachelor’s in Business Management (American University of Nigeria), comes with a robust experience from the private sector which would be deployed in repositioning NGA.  ( Click the image for more details)

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

prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya

Life Time Achievement Award by Onobrakpeya, Nike Okundaye, Guardian Editor for NGA Awards April 18th 2023 

The National Gallery of Arts (NGA)  honoured one of the artists who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of visual arts subsector in particular and the arts sector in general. Legendary artist, Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya will be bestowed with Lifetime Achievement award.

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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 Uwaezuoke
12 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.

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