Kaycee Reaffirms Commitment To Transformational Leadership In FCT PMAN

The acting governor of the FCT Chapter of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Michael Oyibo Kaycee, popularly known as Kaycee Kline, has reaffirmed his commitment to ushering in a new era of transformational leadership within the union.

At a press conference in Abuja, yesterday , Kaycee described the moment as a turning point for the association—“a shift from stagnation to structure, from division to unity, and from potential to performance.”

He emphasised that PMAN remains a strategic institution established to protect, promote, and advance the interests of musicians, employers of musicians, hotel owners, record labels, event promoters, and other key stakeholders in the entertainment ecosystem.

Kaycee, however, acknowledged that the union has struggled in recent years to meet members’ expectations, citing internal disagreements, inconsistent leadership direction, and declining member engagement as major setbacks that have hindered growth and affected members’ welfare and career development.

Reiterating the union’s legal standing, he noted that PMAN operates within the framework of the law, backed by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, particularly Section 40 on freedom of association, as well as the Trade Unions Act.

He expressed appreciation to members and executives for the confidence reposed in him, stressing that his administration would be driven by collective leadership, shared responsibility, transparency, inclusiveness, and measurable results.

Kaycee outlined a comprehensive agenda focused on delivering practical and lasting impact within the limited tenure of his administration. Key priorities include strengthening institutional recognition and governance through improved administrative systems, enhanced documentation, and the introduction of a digital membership registration and identification platform.

He also announced plans to establish a functional PMAN FCT Secretariat to serve as an administrative headquarters, training hub, and welfare centre. In this regard, he called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to support the initiative, noting PMAN’s role in youth engagement and economic development.

As part of efforts to develop the entertainment industry, Kaycee unveiled a plan to train and empower 3,000 youths in Abuja in areas such as instrumental performance, live band professionalism, and music business and production. He said partnerships would be forged with music academies, private investors, and international cultural organisations to position Abuja as a leading hub for live music excellence in Nigeria.

He added that the union would engage hotels, lounges, and event organisers to introduce minimum performance standards and fair pay benchmarks, alongside the creation of a musicians’ welfare support system to protect members from exploitation.

Addressing internal divisions, Kaycee pledged to promote unity and peace within the association through an open-door policy, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and a structured conflict resolution framework.

He also announce that the association had plans to launch a digital platform to streamline operations, including online event registration, certification, and a database of verified musicians.

Kaycee urged members to play an active role in achieving the union’s goals by participating in activities, paying dues consistently, and contributing to governance processes.

“This is a collective movement, not a spectator union,” he said.