The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s creative industry as a key driver of national development through stronger international collaboration.
Speaking at the opening of the Creative Economy Week 2025 in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, said the partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom would accelerate capacity building, skills transfer, and job creation in the country’s creative sector.
Musawa noted that while Nigeria is blessed with raw talent and abundant creativity, the industry needs training, global exposure, and institutional support to thrive. She stressed that the ongoing collaboration with the British Council would help unlock these potentials.
“The creative industry in the United Kingdom is very developed. We believe Nigeria can also have a thriving creative industry. The government has stepped in to facilitate this essential handshake,” Musawa said.
“With collaboration with the United Kingdom, Nigeria’s creative sector will further thrive. With the right training and support, our creative industry can contribute significantly to job creation and economic development.”
The Creative Economy Week, a British Council initiative in partnership with the Federal Government and industry stakeholders, is designed to harness and nurture Nigeria’s creative assets while promoting them as catalysts for inclusive economic growth.
This year’s edition spans five Nigerian cities — Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano and Enugu — and will culminate in a landmark showcase in London on October 11.
The week-long programme features high-level engagements, including the Women in Film Conference, Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF), discussions on Creative Tech and Digital Storytelling, and sessions on the expanding role of music in job creation.
It also hosted masterclasses on intellectual property rights, SME entrepreneurship, and practice management for the film sector, aimed at strengthening professionalism and global competitiveness.
Organisers said the initiative brings together artists, creative entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and international partners to highlight the power of culture and creativity in shaping Nigeria’s economic future
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