By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

ABUJA — THE Federal Government through the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with The Creative Park Limited to establish The Creative Park, Idu, in the Federal Capital Territory.

The 30-hectare Creative City is aimed at transforming Nigeria’s creative, and cultural industries.

The MoU, signed on Thursday in Abuja by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa and the Chief Executive Officer of the Creative Park Limited, Mr Bayo Omoboriowo, sets the framework for a public-private partnership, PPP, designed to drive economic diversification, empower creative talent, and boost cultural tourism.

Conceived as a world-class hub, the Creative Park, Idu will offer state-of-the art infrastructure, training, and investment opportunities, positioning Nigeria as a global leader in the creative economy.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for the creative sector to thrive.

”Today is a day I am extremely proud of because I can see President Tinubu’s vision coming to fruition. Being Nigerian is one of the greatest honours of my life.

“The vision President Bola Tinubu is not just about building the creative industry, it is about empowering future generations.

“When you step into Nigeria, you feel a different energy. We are a great people, and it is because of our content and creativity.

“We are a kaleidoscope of cultures and ethnicities, and that is what makes us one of the greatest people on earth,” she said.

The Minister stated that the creative industry has the greatest power of messaging with the ability to reach and empower Nigerians across socio-economic backgrounds.


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