By Stanley Onyekwere
The Federal Government has stepped up measures to foster innovation and economic growth through the launch of the Creative Industries Development Bill (CIDB).
It was gathered that CIDB project is a collaborative effort between Nigeria’s creative industry and the Presidency to transform the Nigerian creative space through regulation and an executable action plan. It aims to build a vibrant, enabling creative space for Nigerian creative industries.
According to the CIDB Lead, Colonel Felix Orevoghene Alaita (Rtd), Nigeria’s creative talents and industries deserve to be recognised and supported.
This, Alaita, who is also the Senior Special Assistant to the President on CRA&E, said the CIDB will help make a reality.
Available information disclosed that the CIDB launch will mark the beginning of new era for the creative industries, as it will boost job creation and viable economic growth, as well as reshape the economy of creative industries, thereby unleashing the potential of the arts, and critical to reversing years of loss and inadequacies in Nigeria.
Also, the CIDB is believed to pave way for leveling the playing field, thereby promoting diversity and inclusivity in the arts, create future of work in the arts, and support freelance and gig workers.
Furthermore, CIDB was envisaged as a critical legislative instrument to drive digital transformation through building bridges between the arts and technology, as well as supporting local arts communities through provision of resources for small and medium-sized arts organizations.
Equally, the Bill is designed to help cultivate the next generation of artists, through to investment in arts education; and serve as boost for cultural tourism, by driving cultural and economic benefits through arts and cultural events.
Organisers of the event expressed their Joy and appreciation to the office of the Chief of Staff to the president, Prof Ibrahim Gambari and the Minister of information and Culture, Alh Lai Mohammed for their commitment towards the success of the programme.
Other stakeholders who were part of the success of the programme include; SMEDAN, CAC, NTIC, NCIC, Export Promotion Council, Bank of Industry, Trace TV, NTA, Budget office of the Federation.
Also commended various stakeholders from the Eco system and Creative industry who contributed via the visual to make the programme rich.
