NGA – National Gallery of Art – Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy

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R-L: DG NGA, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi; Artistic Director NTN, Hajia Kaltume Bulama Gana; DG CBAAC, Hon. Aisha Adamu Augie and MD NFC, Dr. Ali Nuhu Mohammed at the ongoing 2025 Ministerial and Sectoral Retreat holding at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja

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The theme for the retreat "Strategic Repositioning of Nigeria's Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy for National Development and Global Competitiveness

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DG, NGA, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi signing the Ministry Performance bond at the end of the two days 2025 Ministerial & Sectoral Retreat which held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre today, 21st August

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DG, NGA, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi in a photo with some of his Directors at the ongoing 2025 Ministerial & Sectoral Retreat holding at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja

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R-L; DG NGA, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi; DG NIHOTOUR , Aare (Dr) Abisoyr Ayoyinka Fagade; Hon. Aisha Adam TVu Augie at the 2025 Ministerial & Sectoral Retreat for the FMAC&CE which opened today, 20th August at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja

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Hon. Minister, FMACT&CE, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Perm Sec, FMACT&CE, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale Mohammad MFR, mmi; in a group photo with some distinguished Hon. Members of the House Committee on ACT&CE and Directors General at the 2025 Ministerial & Sectoral Retreat for the FMACT&CE which opened in Abuja

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WELCOME TO NGA

The National Gallery of Art is dedicated to showcasing the richness of artistic heritage, fostering creativity, and preserving our nation’s cultural legacy.

About Us

National Gallery of Art

Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy

The Director - General

Ahmed Bashir Sodangi

Ahmed Bashir Sodangi, from Katsina State, Nigeria, is the Director – General of the National Gallery of Art. He holds a Master’s degree in Management and International Business from Birmingham City University, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Management) from the American University of Nigeria.

Vision

To become a world class Gallery and global tourist destination.

Mission

To serve as repository of Nigeria’s creative spirit and to promote the appreciation of Nigerian Art.

Explore NGA

FEATURED ARTWORKS

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WATER IS LIFE Year: 2006

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TOGETHERNESS I Year: 2008

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MARKET PLACE Year: 2006

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WHAT THE PAPER SAY

National Gallery marks Nigeria’s 65th Independence with Art Exhibition

Nigeria at 65: National Gallery of Art Unveils “Canvas of Identity” Exhibition to Celebrate Resilience and Renewed Hope

Nigeria at 65: National Gallery of Art Unveils “Canvas of Identity”

Nigeria @ 65: Gallery of Art showcases Nigeria’s spirit at exhibition

NGA to Certify National Art Collection

National Gallery unveils digital platform for Nigeria’s art collection

National Gallery of Art unveils strategic reform plan to boost Nigeria’s creative economy

National Gallery DG Sodangi Partners Google, Global Bodies to Digitize Nigeria’s Art Collection

NGA takes delivery of 1191 digitalised artworks in national collection

At Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary,

Nigeria at 65: National Gallery of Art Unveils “Canvas of Identity”

Art has always been a nation’s silent historian capturing struggles, triumphs, and the collective spirit of its people.

At Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary,

Nigeria @ 65: Gallery of Art showcases Nigeria’s spirit at exhibition

The Canvas of Identity, Resilience, and Renewed Hope exhibition stands as both a cultural reflection and a patriotic reminder of Nigeria’s unity, endurance, and aspirations as it marks 65 years of independence. Photo: Daniel Adejo/Radio Nigeria

Nigeria at 65

Nigeria at 65: National Gallery of Art Unveils “Canvas of Identity” Exhibition to Celebrate Resilience and Renewed Hope

“Each piece is more than art; it is a statement of resilience and a reminder of our cultural strength. This exhibition is both a celebration of where we have come from and a vision of where we must go as a nation,” Sodangi said.

National Gallery marks Nigeria’s 65th Independence with Art Exhibition

“Change begins with the individual,” Mr. Sodanji stated. “Holding ourselves and our society accountable is a patriotic duty and vital to building a better Nigeria. This exhibition reminds us of our resilience and the progress we have achieved.”

National Gallery partners Goethe Institut

National Gallery partners Goethe Institut

The National Gallery of Art (NGA) under the leadership of Ahmed Sodangi presented an update on the inventory that documented all the cultural properties in the custody of NGA.

With Digitisation, National Gallery of Art Reinvents Artistic Value

We knew we had to start with the national collection. So, we decided to digitise the inventory.” Sodangi further revealed that the NGA would have an art management platform where the works can be uploaded, exhibited, and where travel permit documentation can be sourced.

1191 digitalised artworks

NGA takes delivery of 1191 digitalised artworks in national collection

Director General, National Gallery of Art, Mr. Ahmed Bashir Sodangi has assured that the training and retraining of National Gallery of Art staff remains a key component of ongoing development programmes to reposition the gallery and contemporary Nigerian art.

Launches Digital Platform

National Gallery Launches Digital Platform to Showcase Nigeria’s Priceless Art Collection

The event was organised in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, under the theme: “Hand Over Ceremony of the Digital Inventory Documentation of Artworks in the National Collection.”

NGA to Certify National Art Collection

The federal government has announced plan to restore and give certification for the National Art Collection. The Director-General of National Gallery of Art, Ahmed Sodangi, disclosed this in Abuja yesterday. The National Art Collection consisted of art works in storage for a long period of time and held in trust on behalf of the federal government.

plan to boost Nigeria’s creative economy

National Gallery of Art unveils strategic reform plan to boost Nigeria’s creative economy

Speaking during an interactive session with journalists and members of the Culture, Arts, Tourism, and Entertainment Writers Association (CATEWAA) at the NGA headquarters in Abuja, Mr. Sodangi outlined a transformative roadmap centered on institutional reform, digital innovation, strategic partnerships, and enhanced artist empowerment.

NGA unveils digital platform

National Gallery unveils digital platform for Nigeria’s art collection

According to Sodangi, the artworks in the national collection, bought with public funds, are being held in trust by the NGA, on behalf of the Federal Government. He noted that the artworks were priceless treasures that a particular generation had never seen.

Digitize Nigeria’s Art Collection

National Gallery DG Sodangi Partners Google, Global Bodies to Digitize Nigeria’s Art Collection

In a bold move to elevate Nigeria’s cultural assets to the global stage, Director-General of the National Gallery of Art, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi, has announced a major partnership with Google Arts & Culture to digitize and exhibit the nation’s rich art collection online.