The Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has been appointed member of the Creative Africa Advisory Group (CAAG) of the African Export-Import Bank.
The appointment, announced in a letter by the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Prof. Benedict Oramah, recognises the minister’s dedication and contributions to the development of art and culture on the continent.
“This appointment signifies your valuable contributions to shaping the creative landscape within Africa and its diaspora, as well as your commitment to advancing the creative and cultural industries,” part of the letter reads.
Expressing her delight over the appointment, the Minister said she is poised to provide strategic guidance and advocacy at the highest levels, ensuring the objectives of the Creative Africa Programme are met with resounding success.
Her words: “I am determined to grasp this opportunity to drive significant growth within Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries, further cementing Nigeria’s status as a global creative hub. By joining CAAG, I reaffirm the Ministry’s commitment to fostering a robust and dynamic creative sector that showcases Nigeria and Africa’s rich cultural heritage, developing a comprehensive ecosystem where Nigerian creatives can thrive.
“This collaboration promises to unlock new financing avenues, technical support, platforms and much more, that will invigorate the creative sector, facilitating cross-continental trade, and ultimately usher in a new era of transformative success for the creative industry, thereby delivering on key aspects of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda,” Musawa added.
The appointment is a significant recognition of the Minister’s efforts in promoting the creative industry in Nigeria and Africa, and her participation in the CAAG will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and development of the sector.
