The Federal Government on Monday reiterated its imaginative and prescient to place Nigeria as Africa’s inventive capital.
The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made this recognized in Abuja throughout the diplomatic and worldwide improvement companions’ discussion board held on the United Nations House.
Musawa, who additionally used the chance to unveil sure plans and initiatives by the ministry to additional place the inventive business in Nigeria famous that the inventive sector was on its technique to turn out to be the “new oil.”
“I do say something that not every Nigerian has the capacity to work in the oil sector but every Nigerian has that creative spirit and that is why we say the creative sector is the new oil.”
Speaking additional, the minister stated the ministry has carried out “The 8 Point Plan” to domesticate development, innovation, and sustainability throughout inventive sectors, specializing in talent improvement, coverage reform, cultural heritage preservation, and partnerships.
“Initiatives like ‘Destination 2030’ and the popularity of occasions just like the Shango Festival by UNESCO have elevated Nigeria’s world prominence, rising within the world mushy energy index.
“The ministry’s vision is to position Nigeria as Africa’s creative capital, stimulating economic growth through creative industries. It invites artists, stakeholders, and policymakers to join in this transformative endeavour, creating an enabling environment for creativity to flourish, leading to sustainable development and job creation.”
The minister additional inspired Nigerians to embrace alternatives to showcase Nigeria’s distinctive inventive expertise to the world, enhancing dedication to driving development within the inventive financial system for generations to come back.
The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy is without doubt one of the new ministries created by President Bola Tinubu. The ministry was created to spice up the inventive financial system.
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