The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has stated that her ministry will provide an avenue that will see to the creation of two million jobs for qualified Nigerians.
Musawa, who was speaking at the management at the retreat of the ministry on Wednesday in Abuja, said the event is to assess the progress made since its creation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023 and also to identify challenges facing the ministry and develop innovative strategies that will propel it (the ministry) and its agencies forward.
The minister said it is time for Nigeria to diversify from its dependence on oil by shifting focus on the creative industry bringing talented Nigerians to the mainstream and adding value to the economy.
We are trying to diversify from oil through the creative industry. It is possible if we can get the support of those who know the creative industry very well and care about what the ministry is doing. We are looking at how to use the talents Nigerians have to bring value to the country.
“Job creation is key and we want to create and contribute 2 million jobs by 2027. We want to increase the GDP of Nigeria by 100 billion dollars by 2030. It is doable. We are going to work round the clock to ensure we are able to do that.
“Reflecting on the mandate of our Ministry, we play a critical role in shaping the creative and cultural landscape of our nation while promoting and preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, our Ministry is set to be a beacon of creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.
