Holloway, who formerly served as Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Intergovernmental Affairs, brings to the role decades of leadership in culture, governance, and the creative economy. A respected advocate for the arts, he has consistently championed initiatives that bridge cultural preservation with economic opportunity.
This appointment comes at a pivotal time for the National Theatre, which has recently undergone a landmark transformation into a world-class cultural facility. The renovation, undertaken by the Bankers’ Committee under the leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), represents a N68 billion investment aimed at restoring the historic venue to its former glory and unlocking its future potential.
Originally expected to take nine months, the renovation ultimately spanned six years, due to a significant underestimation of the scale and complexity of work required, as well as interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.