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By Enyeribe Ejiogu
Leaders and practitioners in the creative and digital industry have been trained on how to leverage and explore the creative and digital innovations in Nigeria.
The event, organised by the TEA-PRIME Academy and tagged ‘Creative Industry and Digital Technology Workshop’, was recently held in Abuja.
The workshop attracted stakeholders under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, mostly from key federal cultural institutions, digital humanities specialists, representatives from universities, and creative organisations.
The founder of TEA-PRIME Academy and convener of the workshop, Esther Adelana, said the event aimed to strengthen institutional capacity in the adoption of digital technologies within the creative industry, promote collaboration between public institutions and private creative enterprises, and foster policy-relevant discussions on digital transformation in Nigeria’s cultural sector, among others.
Adelana described the workshop as a milestone in advancing the integration of digital innovation within Nigeria’s creative sector and in laying a foundation for sustained collaboration and strategic growth in cultural and creative industries.
“We hope to bridge the gap between policy, practice, and technology, equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and networks required to thrive in a rapidly evolving global creative economy,” she said.
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The keynote address was delivered by the Director of Programmes, British Council Nigeria, Chikodi Onyemerela.
Onyemerela emphasised the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing Nigeria’s creative economy and the need to scale African stories globally through digital platforms and international collaborations.
Guest speakers at the event include lecturer and digital humanities specialist, University of Abuja, Dr Maryam Yusuf Magaji; Director, National Council for Arts and Culture, Denja Abdullahi; Artistic Director, Arojah Royal Theatre, Om’Oba Jerry Adesewo; CEO, Maryinspires Network, Mrs Mary Lucky; and cultural ambassador Chief Wajeed Obomoghie.
Their sessions covered themes such as digital storytelling, creative entrepreneurship, policy development, and the integration of technology into cultural preservation.
A panel session moderated by Omolere Abisola, and featuring Barka Fori and Dapo Sijuade shed more light on the theme of the workshop.
The organisers stated that, apart from the capacity development the event aimed to foster, it seeks to impact practical knowledge in digital tools and creative innovation; create more understanding on how to leverage technology, especially for heritage promotion and preservation; and to encourage institutional collaboration among federal agencies and other institutions.
Others included the formation of potential partnerships for joint programmes, exhibitions, and education through the Creative Industries App, and strengthening dialogue on the need for digital transformation policies in the cultural sector, and enhancing understanding of intellectual property frameworks among creatives.
