Get Guardian on GoogleHon. Slater Christopher Omeresan, Labour Party candidate for Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has pledged to fully sponsor selected creatives from the constituency to attend the five-day Niger Delta Creative Industry Expo (ND CRE8 EX 2026) in Asaba, Delta State.
Omeresan made the pledge during a courtesy visit by the expo’s organising team to his office in Abuja, committing to cover the beneficiaries’ transportation, accommodation, feeding, and other necessary logistics throughout the event scheduled for December 1 to 5, 2026.
The sponsorship is expected to provide beneficiaries with opportunities for professional training, mentorship, industry connections, business development and exposure to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Omeresan, who described the expo as a laudable initiative capable of creating opportunities for young people and creative professionals across the Niger Delta, said youth empowerment should not be treated as a political campaign strategy.
He maintained that his commitment to humanitarian service and youth development predated his ambition to seek elective office, adding that he had supported individuals and communities through his humanitarian activities and non-governmental organisation before venturing into politics.
According to him, empowering young people is a personal conviction that should be demonstrated through practical action rather than political promises.
On the selection of beneficiaries, Omeresan proposed an open online application process through which interested and qualified creatives from Warri Federal Constituency would be considered for the sponsorship.
He said neither he nor his political team would handpick the beneficiaries, stressing the need for a transparent process that would give deserving applicants an opportunity to participate.
The proposal was welcomed by the ND CRE8 EX delegation, which commended his commitment to supporting talent development and providing opportunities for creatives irrespective of personal connections or political affiliations.
The organisers said the sponsorship would contribute to developing skills, building professional networks and creating business opportunities for emerging talents in the constituency.
They noted that Warri and its surrounding communities had considerable creative potential across entertainment, film, comedy, music, fashion, digital content creation, photography, broadcasting and design.
The Niger Delta Creative Industry Expo, organised by Mega Fun Plus Limited, is a five-day regional gathering designed to connect talent, capital, brands, technology, culture and markets.
With the theme, “Empowering Creatives, Unlocking Opportunities,” the expo will bring together creative professionals, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and emerging talents from the nine Niger Delta states and beyond.
Activities scheduled for the event include a conference and awards ceremony, professional masterclasses, creators’ bootcamp, AI and technology training, creative business development, exhibitions, networking, mentorship and industry engagements.
The organisers said Omeresan’s commitment represented the kind of practical partnership needed to strengthen the creative economy and expand
