President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Disun Holloway as Chairman of Theatre Partners, the body tasked with managing and revitalising the iconic National Theatre in Lagos, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts.
Mr Holloway, a former Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Intergovernmental Affairs, brings decades of leadership experience in culture, governance, and the creative economy. A well-regarded advocate for the arts, he has consistently promoted initiatives that merge cultural preservation with economic opportunity.
His appointment comes at a crucial time for the National Theatre, which has recently undergone a landmark transformation into a world-class cultural facility. The renovation, led by the Bankers’ Committee under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), represents a ₦68 billion investment aimed at restoring the historic venue and unlocking its future potential.
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Although initially projected to last nine months, the renovation took six years to complete, largely due to an underestimation of the scale and complexity of work, as well as delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The result is a revitalised National Theatre, poised to become a premier destination for the performing arts, cultural exchange, and creative enterprise.
As Chairman of Theatre Partners, Mr Holloway will lead efforts to ensure the sustainable management of this national landmark. He is expected to collaborate with government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and the creative industry to maximise the Theatre’s potential as a hub of artistic innovation and economic growth.
