The European Union (EU) and Nigeria have unveiled a €20 million partnership to enhance collaboration among museums, support film festivals, and strengthen the digital creative industry.
The initiative was announced during a meeting between Gautier Mignot, the EU ambassador to Nigeria, and Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s minister of arts, culture, and creative economy, in Abuja on Thursday.
The project is part of a broader strategy to leverage Nigeria’s cultural heritage as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and national unity. It also seeks to emphasise the importance of international cultural exchange in fostering development.
During the meeting, Musawa revealed plans to produce a “unity song” featuring Nigerian artists, aimed at promoting social cohesion and addressing security challenges through music.
“Culture is central to civilization and growth. We must harness our rich cultural heritage to drive economic growth, create jobs, and promote national unity,” she said.
The minister also announced an upcoming creative economy summit designed to unite industry stakeholders, encourage collaboration, attract investments, and spur innovation.
The summit, according to her, will serve as a platform to streamline efforts within the sector and avoid overlapping initiatives.
Musawa emphasised the need for data-driven policies to guide the creative economy, highlighting the role of data mapping in ensuring targeted and impactful interventions.
The Nigerian government and the European Union also expressed their commitment to the initiative and cultural cooperation by focusing on capacity building, digital skills, and job creation.
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