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Folashade Adeniran
Apr, Fri, 2025

FG to create documentary, data infrastructure on creative economy

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By Joshua Olomu

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), says plans are underway to produce documentary series and as well develop a data infrastructure catalogue on Nigeria’s creative economy.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mrs Ugochi Akudo-Nwosu, Ag. Permanent Secretary of the ministry, stated this on Thursday at an industry stakeholders engagement meeting in Abuja.

The meeting brought together key players from different genres of the creative sector to share ideas and get their inputs on the proposed documentary series and the data infrastructure catalogue.

The Ag. Permanent Secretary, who was represented by Mrs Blessing Onwughalu , Assistant Director, Entertainment and Creative Economy Department of the ministry, said both projects were aimed at accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s creative economy.

According to her, despite the exponential growth of the nation’s creative ecosystem, it remains largely untapped due to lack of investment in the sector.

She identified inadequate funding, lack of physical creative infrastructure, lack of data infrastructure and access to verifiable data and piracy, as some of the challenges facing the sector.

“The lack of data, access to data and verifiable information on the Nigerian creative economy is one of its greatest challenges as it impedes on investment into the sector by willing investors, hence today’s programme.

“In order to mitigate this huge challenge, the ministry is embarking on a documentary project on the Nigeria creative economy.

“Also, is the development of a data infrastructure catalogue which will go a long way to address the dearth of data on the Nigeria creative economy.

“The documentary is intended to be an expose on the Nigerian creative economy aimed at attracting investors to the sector.

“Furthermore, investors are interested in data and numbers to ensure that they will get a return on their investment, a concern that the development of the data infrastructure catalogue is sure to address.

“The first phase of these two wonderful initiatives which are a series of sub-sector stakeholder engagement meetings is the reason for our gathering today.

“We hope that our stakeholders here present will avail us with information on their sectors, their challenges and expectations in order to contribute to the success of these two initiatives”, she said.

The Ag.Permanent Secretary lauded the minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, for remaining resolute in ensuring that the creative sector continues to thrive.

She said the proposed documentary series and the data infrastructure were initiatives of the minister aimed at accelerating the growth of the Nigerian creative sector.(NAN)(nannews.ng)

Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi

Folashade Adeniran
Mar, Thu, 2025

Culture & Tourism

FG partners Creative Park Ltd. on 30-hectare creative city in Abuja

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By Salif Atojoko

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCe) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Creative Park Ltd. to establish a creative park, in Idu, Abuja

The 30-hectare Creative City in Abuja is aimed at transforming Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries.

The MoU was signed on Thursday in Abuja by Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy and Mr Bayo Omoboriowo, Chief Executive Officer, Creative Park Ltd.

Musawa said the MoU would set the framework for a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) designed to drive economic diversification, empower creative talent and boost cultural tourism.

She said that the Creative Park, conceived as a world-class hub, would offer state-of-the art infrastructure, training, and investment opportunities, positioning Nigeria as a global leader in the creative economy.

The Minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for the creative sector to thrive.

”Today is a day I am extremely proud of because I can see President Tinubu’s vision coming to fruition. Being Nigerian is one of the greatest honours of my life.

“The vision of President Bola Tinubu is not just about building the creative industry; it is about empowering future generations.

“When you step into Nigeria, you feel a different energy. We are a great people, and it is because of our content and creativity,” she said.

The Minister added that the creative industry had the greatest power of messaging with the ability to reach and empower Nigerians across socio-economic backgrounds.

“Not every Nigerian can be a lawyer, benefit from oil wealth or attend on Ivy league schools.

“But every Nigerian, whether in a rural or urban community, has the ability to create content on their phone, become an influencer, or express their cultural identity.

“This industry has the ability to change Nigeria’s image and reposition the country on a global stage,” she said.

She commended Omoboriowo, former official photographer to President Muhammadu Buhari, for his dedication to the creative industry and his commitment to national development.

“This PPP is in safe hands because it is in the hands of people who care about the creative industry and are deeply rooted in the industry.

“This park is going to be the direct personification of the great vision for Nigeria as Africa’s creative and cultural hub,” Musawa added.

Omoboriowo in his remarks described the initiative as a transformative step toward unlocking Nigeria’s creative potential.

”Through Abuja Creativity City, we are laying the foundation for a thriving ecosystem where creativity meets opportunity; where ideas become industries; and where culture drives economic growth.

”This 30-hectare hub will be a space where artists, designers, entrepreneurs, and cultural practitioners can come together to build, innovate, and create lasting impact.

“More importantly, it will be a catalyst for job creation and poverty reduction, addressing some of the most pressing socio-economic challenges facing Nigeria today.

”This initiative is not just about infrastructure and investment; it is about people – about empowering Nigeria’s creative talents, preserving our cultural heritage, and unlocking the immense potential within our creative economy,” he said.

According to Omoboriowo, the partnership brings together the government, the private sector, international development organisations, and key stakeholders who share a common vision of a creative Africa that is bold, innovative, and globally competitive.

“Under the agreement, the ministry will provide policy support, facilitate access to financing opportunities, and coordinate inter-agency collaboration to ensure seamless project execution.

“The Creative Park Ltd. will oversee the design, development, and operational management of the Creative City, working closely with private investors to ensure long-term sustainability.

“The MoU, which will be in effect for an initial period of five years, aligns with the Federal Government’s strategy to harness the creative economy as a key driver of national development,” Omoboriowo said.

The collaboration is expected to generate employment opportunities, support local content production, and enhance Nigeria’s global creative footprint. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Deborah Coker