The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at creating at least two million jobs within the nation’s creative sector. This strategic plan was presented to the diplomatic community and international partners on September 2, 2024, during the Diplomatic and International Development Partners Forum at the UN House in Abuja.
The forum was designed to highlight the vast opportunities within Nigeria’s creative industry. Earlier this year, Musawa had announced the ministry’s target to generate two million jobs in the creative sector by 2027. She also disclosed plans to introduce a comprehensive financing framework to support the sector’s growth and development.
During a previous interaction with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in February 2024, Musawa emphasized the importance of collaboration with NESG and other partners. This partnership is expected to enhance fundraising and capacity-building efforts, potentially contributing over N90 billion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030.
Addressing the diplomatic community, Musawa expressed confidence in the roadmap’s potential to significantly impact the Nigerian economy. She highlighted that since 2023, the ministry has embarked on a transformative journey, implementing “The 8 Point Plan” aimed at fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability across the creative sectors.
Musawa emphasized the roadmap’s focus on skill development, policy reform, and the preservation of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. She called on artists, stakeholders, diplomatic partners, and policymakers to support this initiative, with the ultimate goal of positioning Nigeria as Africa’s creative capital and driving economic growth through the creative industries.
“This is an opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s unique artistic talents to the world while committing to sustainable development and job creation,” Musawa concluded.