Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that government has identified culture and tourism as the next goldmine for Nigeria, as government moves to diversify from crude oil earnings.

Mohammed also announced that the Federal Government will hold a national summit on culture and tourism in Abuja from April 27 to 29, to bring together stakeholders to brainstorm on how the two sector, can effectively become money spinners for the country, create jobs and showcase Nigeria’s cultural diversity and tourist attractions.