The stakeholders, with the involvement of the Presidency, are insisting that with the right framework and enabling environment, the nation’s creative industry could become a leading Foreign Direct Investment driver, providing employment for millions of Nigerians, especially youths, while unlocking the potential of the hospitality, aviation, tourism and other related industries.
Speaking at the event, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, on Country Risk Assessment and Evaluation, Felix Alaita said the government is making efforts to create a platform for the creative industry to thrive so as to improve the performance of other sectors of the economy. According to him, the creative industry is essential to Nigeria’s economy, and plays a crucial role in job creation, innovation and cultural expression.
“This project has been in the planning for over two years now and has now reached the validation phase where a physical meeting of ministries, departments or agencies have commenced in conjunction with industry stakeholders,” he said.