Stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative industries have met in Abuja to review the proposed draft of the Creative Industry Development Bill (CIDB).
The CIDB is a collaborative effort between Nigeria’s creative industry and the Presidency to transform the nation’s creative space through regulation
According to the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Country Risk Assessment & Evaluation), Mr Felix Alaita, the creative industries deserve to be recognised and supported adding that the CIDB will help make the future of the creative industry great
“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.
“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.
“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.”
Stakeholders expressed their appreciation to the office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari and the Minister of information and Culture, Lai Mohammed for their commitment towards the success of the consultation session.
They also urged the government to continue to create an enabling environment and policies for the creative industry.
The Draft of the Bill was read and discussed by the stakeholders and media organisations present.
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