Hon. Musawa Unveils Creative Renaissance Project, Calls for Subnational Collaborations
Abuja, Nigeria
The Honorable Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has officially launched the Creative Renaissance Project, a bold initiative designed to address some of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges through the power of culture and creativity. The Minister emphasized that the success of this ambitious project hinges on robust collaborations with state governments across the nation.
The unveiling took place yesterday at the Ajuji Hotel in Abuja, during the highly anticipated Culture and Creative Economy Summit 2024. The Minister’s team delivered an engaging presentation, laying out the transformative potential of the Creative Renaissance Project, an initiative that is not just a cultural endeavor but a strategic framework aimed at fostering economic growth, job creation, and enhanced security across Nigeria.
Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Speaking on the project in a fireside Chat at The Culture and Creative Economy Summit in Abuja
In a compelling fireside chat, comprised Prof. Rasaki Ojo, Bakare, Chairman, Arts, Culture and Tourism Commissioners Forum and Mr. Obi Asika, Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Minister Musawa articulated her vision for the project, urging state governments to join forces and leverage the unique cultural assets of their regions. “Our culture has the potential to address many of the challenges we face as a nation. We don’t have to wait for the federal budget; we can create our own economy through creativity and cultural heritage,” she passionately declared.
The Minister highlighted the project’s potential to generate sustainable solutions to issues plaguing Nigerian communities, from unemployment to insecurity. She asserted that the Creative Renaissance Project could play a pivotal role in revitalizing local economies and fostering national unity through shared cultural experiences.
The Minister’s team led by Roshan Nanayakkara, SA to the Minister on deliverables making the presentation during the summit in Abuja
To ensure the project’s widespread adoption and impact, Minister Musawa announced plans to present the initiative to state governors via their Commissioners and Directors of Culture, who were in attendance. In a strategic move, she convened a breakout session with these key stakeholders to further discuss implementation strategies and secure their commitment to the project’s success.
Day one of the summit saw a gathering of influential figures, including the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Lola Ade-John, the Director-General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority, Chief Folorunsho Coker, as well as several State Commissioners and leading cultural stakeholders. Their presence underscored the significance of the Creative Renaissance Project as a potential game-changer for Nigeria’s cultural and creative sectors.
As the summit continues, all eyes are on the Creative Renaissance Project, with stakeholders eager to see how this initiative will unfold and contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
