The eyes of arts and culture community will be on Hannatu Musawa, the first Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, writes GREGORY AUSTIN NWAKUNOR. DESPITE challenges facing the economy, most especially, unemployment, many believe the creative industry has potential to tackle them. The Culture, Creative Industry (CCI) has been described as the untapped goldmine of the Nigerian economy, and if well harnessed, can transform it. Musawa is expected to take the creative industry to new heights. Currently, the country’s culture policy is outdated and its content needs o be fine-tuned to meet up with modern demands.

Source: The Guardian August 20, 2023 06:44 UTC