. These include the intention of CBN to put a stop to about $2.0 billion being spent yearly by the country for the importation of hard and software Information Technology Solutions; Setting up a N22.0 billion Creative Industry Intervention Fund – Creative Industry and Financing Initiative ; Development of Creative Industry Parks/Hubs first, in Lagos, as a pilot scheme and thereafter, across the country especially, in Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu cities.
It is interesting that CBN and the BC have recognised that they can play this catalytic role for the country and indeed, the entire world to tap into the enormous energy, creative and innovative talent of the teeming resourceful Nigerian Youth so that they can be part of overall national wealth creation.
The importance of this initiative rests on the fact that they will galvanise the innovative and creative abilities and skills of Nigerian youths. So, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bankers Committee deserve a pat on the back for their creativity too. However, they need to be supported for anticipated benefits to accrue.
Meanwhile, the seriousness of CBN/BC in taking these giant steps can be seen from their reported request from the Federal Government for approval to use the National Arts Theatre in Lagos for the housing of the Creative Industry Centre. Taking this step more than speaks eloquently and loud enough for anybody to believe that they mean business and are ready to see to the accomplishment of the goals.