Instagram skit maker and movie actor,Abdulgafar Ahmed Abiola popularly known as Cute Abiola, has announced his exit from the Nigerian Navy to become the special assistant on creative industries to Kwara government.
Cute Abiola announced his appointment as Kwara State Governor’s Special Assistant on Creative Industries on his official Instagram account late Friday night.
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He appreciated Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambofor the approval of his exit. He also expressed his gratitude to his senior, junior, and coworkers, each of whom he claimed had a crucial role in his success story. He wished them all good fortune and calm seas
The 26-year-old entertainer said his reason for leaving the force is to focus more on his career in the entertainment industry.
Cute Abiola joined the Nigeria Navy on March 7, 2018 after completing his HND programme. Until his resignation, he ranked as a Sub Lieutenant.
In November 2021, The skit maker was detained and punished by the Nigerian Navy for violating the armed forces’ social media policy after posting a video of himself in military uniform on social media to celebrate his birthday.
The Navy released Cute Abiola in December after he faced trial and supervised manual labour in the barracks.
