The Federal Government has projected that the arts, culture, and creative economy sectors will boost Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) by over $100 billion by 2030.
The Minister of Culture, Art and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, who was represented by Dr Ben Ugo Anama, the Director of Cultural Agencies and Heritage spoke at the 2024 Ojude Oba festival held at Awujale’s pavilion, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
According to her, the ministry, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, will always collaborate with stakeholders to promote and protect the rich cultural heritage of the nation to ensure its 2030 vision comes to life.
“In line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the ministry will always collaborate with stakeholders to promote, preserve and protect the rich cultural heritage of our nation to ensure it reaches its enviable height according to our vision for the ministry called Destination 2030.
“This vision considers the potential in arts, culture and creative economy in terms of their ability to create economic expansion. Our ambitious goals are predicated on this drive, which is capable of yielding over $100 billion, an increase in the gross domestic product by the year 2030.”
Musa-Musawa announced that the federal government will initiate plans to have the annual Ojude Oba Festival recognized and supported by UNESCO.
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