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Kano Durbar Festival: NTDC DG, Coker, Visits Kano
The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC, Chief Folorunsho Coker, the Baba Eto of Yorubaland, on Wednesday March 16, 2022 paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness, Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero on the forthcoming Kano Durbar Festival.
Chief Folorunsho Coker was accompanied on the visit by Mrs Ikilama Fibi, Director, National Travel Bureau.
The Director General, Coker who is on the board of the Kano Durbar Committee with the Emir, also delivered a proposal to the Emir for the upgrade of the Durbar and used the opportunity of the visit to present the Kano Durbar Festival upgrade proposal to the traditional ruler.
The Durbar festival is the largest procession of colourful horsemen in the world, and its significance and intangible cultural heritage cannot be overlooked.
Chief Coker, who was well received by the Emir, told the monarch the agency looked forward to creating a digital Kano Durbar experience for the global audience.
“We will also synergise with local and international airlines to create tour packages that will attract tourists and promote economic growth in Kano and North-West,” he said, adding that Kano State has enough cultural heritage that should be showcased to the world.
The NTDC 
also promised to ensure that the event is given all the attention it deserved, and commended the Emir for connecting with his people since he got into office few years back.
The Board of Directors of Silverbird Group has appointed Mr. Roy Murray-Bruce as the new Chairman of Silverbird Group, succeeding Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who previously served as Chairman of the organisation.
The appointment marks a new phase of strategic leadership, governance strengthening, and long-term institutional growth for the organisation.
Mr. Roy Murray-Bruce is an experienced board director, governance leader, and strategic business executive with over four decades of leadership experience spanning media, entertainment, real estate, hospitality, retail, infrastructure, and FMCG sectors across Africa and the United Kingdom.
As former President of Silverbird Group from 1995 to 2015, Mr. Roy Murray-Bruce led the expansion of the organisation into one of West Africa’s most recognised media and entertainment brands, overseeing growth across radio, television, cinemas, retail, and property development.
During his tenure, he negotiated major international partnerships with organisations including Viacom, MTV Base Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the English Premier League.
He also played a major role in pioneering Cineplex culture in Nigeria and West Africa, while leading the development of Silverbird Galleria projects and cinema expansions across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Ghana, and Kenya.
Mr. Roy Murray-Bruce currently serves on the boards of several companies including Silverbird Group, Silverbird Entertainment Ghana, Silverbird West Africa, Domino Group of Companies, and SAMUELSON Consulting Group, where he provides strategic guidance and governance oversight.
Silverbird Group expresses confidence that Roy Murray-Bruce’s leadership, governance expertise, and strategic insight will further strengthen the organisation’s vision, innovation, and long-term growth across its various business units.
Silverbird Group looks forward to this exciting new chapter under his leadership as the organisation continues its commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry leadership across Africa.
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