Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged the creative industry in Nigeria to collaborate with government in developing policies that could strengthen the sector.
The vice president said this at the inaugural edition of the art summit Nigeria in Lagos, and noted that such collaborative effort will ensure that the industry attains its full potentials.
Nigerian arts and culture predates the country’s independence. Over the years, attempts have been made by government, individuals and groups to promote Nigeria art; no significant progress has been made. With FESTAC the first deliberate attempt by government to use culture as a unifying factor for national development, the Nigerian creative industry is gradually finding its feet. Vice president Osinbajo explained that for the industry to thrive, it is important for practitioners to be among those that make policies that will drive the industry.
The vice president explained that in supporting the creative industry, the federal government has established innovation hubs in some parts of the country.
Professor Osinbajo was taken on a guided tour of the exhibition stand by the organisers.
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