The federal government announced yesterday that it has set a goal for the creative industry to contribute $100 million to the GDP of the country by 2030.
This was revealed by Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, in her keynote address at the ministry’s ongoing inaugural management retreat in Abuja.
She stated that in accordance with a mandate issued to all presidential appointees, arts and culture are expected to generate two million employment by 2027, serving as a major catalyst for the nation’s economic diversification and development.
Our ministry has been and will remain at the vanguard of promoting positive change and transformation, from the founding of cultural institutions to the execution of historic policies, projects, and programs.
We have accepted change and innovation because we understand that our cultural industries are dynamic. The minister stated, “We have paved the way for vibrant and thriving art, culture, and creative sectors by celebrating our diversity and nurturing our talents.”
According to her, the retreat had several purposes, including providing the ministry with a forum to evaluate its overall performance, pinpoint obstacles, and determine a plan of action for achieving the ministerial deliverables outlined in the performance bond.
According to Musawa, attaining these goals—which are essential for boosting the economy and creating jobs—requires the participation of the creative economy, art, and cultural sectors.
The retreat’s theme, “Driving Creativity and Innovation Towards Destination 2030,” was appropriate, according to Mr. James Sule, permanent secretary in the ministry, who had earlier stated that inventive problem-solving and creativity go hand in hand because creative thinking serves as the cornerstone for innovative solutions.