By Brown Chimezie
Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has outlined an eight-point plan to reposition the creative industry.
Speaking during a sensitisation programme in Abuja, Musawas said she has a clear vision to make Nigeria the creative, cultural and entertainment capital of the world.
“It is a mandate from the presidency and the people to grow this sector, creating new jobs, new revenue, a firmer policy framework, and supporting new creations & artistic expressions of our greatest resource, The Nigerian People.”
The eight points agenda she outlined include job creation, skill development, increase in revenue generation, creating of economy Advisory Council and setting up public private partnerships that will stimulate growth to elevate the Nigerian industries, comprising art, cCulture and creative industries to rank among the top 20 globally in terms of GDP contribution, wealth creation, employment, and poverty reduction in line with the agenda 2050, creating and supporting cultural centres of excellence, preservation and promoting culture, fostering creativity and innovation, and supporting those with the potential to contribute to the sector’s growth and cultural heritage preservation.