Prior to his appointment, Baba Agba, 32, served as the Thematic Lead for the Creative Economy Thematic Group (CETG) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) from 2021 to 2023, and as the National Secretary of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) from 2020 to 2023.
Agba also has an impressive background in the creative sector as an award-winning cinematographer, including being a recipient of the United Nations World Trade Organisation (UNWTO) Excellence in Creativity Award.
He is the immediate past Head of the Department of Cinematography for Film and TV at Ebonylife Academy.
With this appointment, Baba Agba will serve as the Special Assistant to the President on Creativity and the Special Adviser to the Minister on Film, Music, and Entertainment.