Vice President Kashim Shettima has thrown his support behind the Nigerian creative and entertainment industry during a meeting with key stakeholders, led by the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, in Abuja on Wednesday.
Expressing the government’s commitment to the sector’s growth, Vice President Shettima assured substantial support through the Investment in the Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) program.
He emphasized the industry’s pivotal role in the nation’s economic diversification plans.
Commending the sector for shaping the nation’s image, Shettima recognized its untapped potential, stating that it has the capacity to “blossom and bring back more than what little is given to it.”
The Vice President reiterated the government’s dedication to allocating a significant portion of funding from the iDICE program to boost the creative industry.
He applauded the industry for nurturing entrepreneurial spirit and driving innovation, underlining its crucial role in the economic landscape.
“We are here to walk the talk about the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to the sector.
This is the second time we have met in the past couple of weeks.
The Tinubu administration is dedicated to fostering a lasting alliance with the creative and entertainment community.
We are resolute in positioning this sector at the forefront of our economic diversification efforts,” Shettima affirmed.
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