Hannatu Musa Musawa
Nigeria is making a powerful cultural comeback on the world stage. Speaking at today’s National Press Centre, the Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, revealed that over ₦26 billion has been mobilized from private investors to turbocharge Nigeria’s creative industries.
A highlight of this resurgence is Nigeria’s triumphant return to the Venice Biennale after a 60-year absence. The country’s Pavilion, now fully funded and managed under the ministry’s new framework, showcases Nigeria’s rich artistic heritage to a global audience.
“This is more than art; it’s a statement of Nigeria’s creative power and economic potential,” said Musawa.
She also introduced Destination 2030, an ambitious campaign aimed at placing Nigeria among the top 20 cultural tourism destinations worldwide. Alongside this, the Nigeria Creative Economy Initiative (NCEI) will support thousands of artists, creators, and entrepreneurs with new infrastructure, training, and funding.
The minister underscored the government’s commitment to transform Nigeria’s culture sector into a thriving economic pillar, saying, “Our creative economy will be a beacon of hope, jobs, and national pride.”
This bold strategy aligns with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, promising a future where Nigeria’s culture and creativity fuel sustainable growth.