The inaugural edition of the World Kolokun Goat Chasing Competition made a historic debut on May 2, 2026, at the Ondo State Sports Stadium, drawing thousands of spectators as part of the annual Asun Carnival celebration in Ondo State.
The unique sporting and cultural event, founded by renowned tourism promoter and convener of the Asun Carnival, Olawanle Akinboboye, was created to engage and empower young people while promoting entertainment, cultural heritage, and community participation.
Speaking during a world press conference held ahead of the competition at the Ondo State Sports Stadium, Akinboboye explained that the idea behind Kolokun was inspired by the cultural and economic significance of goats within the Ondo community.
According to him, goats are not only valuable for consumption but can also serve as a source of entertainment and youth engagement. He noted that the Kolokun competition is deeply connected to the annual Asun Carnival because Asun — the famous spicy smoked goat meat delicacy — traces its origin to the Ondo people of Southwest Nigeria.
The event attracted an estimated crowd of over 40,000 spectators, who gathered to witness the energetic and entertaining competition. Contestants lined up at one end of the pitch while goats were released several metres ahead, triggering an intense chase that thrilled spectators throughout the stadium.
The competition featured male and female categories, with participants racing after agile goats that dodged and maneuvered across the field amid loud cheers from the audience.
At the end of the contest, winners emerged in both categories. Akinnifesi Temidayo won the Male Category, while Precious Ngozi emerged victorious in the Female Category. Winners received goats valued at approximately N150,000 each as prizes. The children’s category was later nullified.
Akinboboye described the reward as both symbolic and economically beneficial, particularly for young participants who could leverage the prize for education, business, or personal development.
He further revealed plans to expand the competition in subsequent editions, noting that the number of goats used during the event would increase from ten to twenty next year. He also projected that attendance could exceed 100,000 spectators during future editions of the Asun Carnival and Kolokun competition.
According to him, the initiative is expected to stimulate commercial interest in goat rearing, create opportunities for food vendors and local businesses, and boost hospitality and tourism activities across Ondo State.
Akinboboye compared the vision for Kolokun to Spain’s globally recognized “Running of the Bulls” festival, expressing confidence that the Ondo-based competition would soon become an internationally celebrated cultural and sporting attraction.
“The Kolokun goat chasing competition in Ondo will certainly grow into a globally recognized event,” he stated.
The Asun Carnival continues to position Ondo State as a growing hub for cultural tourism, entertainment, and youth-driven initiatives in Nigeria.
AdvoKC Foundation has berated the Senate’s passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, describing the act as a profound disappointment and a clear betrayal of public trust.
AdvoKC Foundation, in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday by Luqman Adamu, its Communications Manager, lamented that at “the very moment Nigerians expected forward-looking reform, the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate chose to turn back the clock, prioritising convenience over credibility and politics over people.”
The Foundation lamented that “instead of fixing the failures laid bare by the 2023 general elections, the Senate has recycled and reinforced the same weaknesses that damaged confidence in our democracy., adding: “This amendment does not move Nigeria forward. It drags the electoral process backwards and shields it from scrutiny.”
Lamenting that public trust in elections is already fragile, the statement added: “Nigerians have been clear about what they want: transparency, certainty, and accountability. Rather than respond to this demand, the Senate has opted for regression. This bill delivers none of what citizens asked for and takes the country further away from credible elections.”
The statement noted that “By rejecting mandatory electronic transmission of results, the Senate has returned transparency to discretion,” adding that “This is the same discretion that produced the so-called ‘technical glitches’ and fuelled disputes and manipulations after the 2023 elections. When transparency is optional, fraud remains possible. A reform that walks away from certainty is not reform at all. It is a step backwards.”
According to the statement: “ The reduction of the Notice of Election period from 360 days to 180 days further undermines preparedness. It reintroduces the conditions for rushed timelines, logistical failures, late materials, and voter disenfranchisement. Nigerians have lived through this chaos before. Choosing it again is deliberate regression.“
Even more troubling is the Senate’s decision to weaken penalties for vote-buying. A ₦5 million fine in an electoral system awash with billions of Naira is more of a fee than a deterrent. By lowering the cost of electoral malpractice, the 10th Senate has normalised it and placed democracy on sale.
“The removal of Clause 142, which would have simplified how evidence is presented in election petitions, makes it harder for citizens to challenge non-compliance. It preserves an outdated system where justice is delayed by technicalities and endless oral testimony instead of being decided by clear documentary proof. This move strengthens impunity and weakens accountability.”
Saying that the Senate had enough time to deliver meaningful, future-oriented reform ahead of the 2027 elections, AdvoKC Foundation lamented that “What it produced instead is a last-minute bill that offers no new protection to voters and no real assurance of credible elections. This is not progress. It is regression disguised as an amendment.”
The Foundation called on the Conference Committee members to reject this version during harmonisation, adding that “Nigeria does not need cosmetic changes that take us backwards. It needs real reform that protects votes, enforces accountability, and restores trust in the electoral process.”
“To Nigerians, this vote matters. Your representatives in the Senate have chosen to keep the system vulnerable, discretionary, and easy to manipulate. If this bill is allowed to stand, the credibility of the 2027 elections will be compromised before a single ballot is cast. “Enough of the pretence. Nigeria cannot afford to move backwards. Pass an Electoral Act that serves the people, or stop wasting public funds on legislation that changes nothing.”
The Kalabari Ethnic Nationality maked history yesterday Saturday the 15th if November 2025, as it celebrated it's annual New Year activities jointly for the second time after centuries of breaking into several Communities across Rivers State.
Also, notable in the return of the whole Communities to Elem-Kalabari, their ancestral land, to perform a sacred festival together for the first time as a show of their unity and resolve to return to the front as a people.
The Kalabari New Year Festival that ushers in the blessings of the year 2026, ahead of other ethnic groups in Nigeria started on Thursday with an arts exhibition in Port Harcourt and was crowned with grand performances by cultural and contemporary groups from across the Kalabari land, where the world converged and enjoyed the wonders and unique abilities of the Kalabari people.
The venue for the New Year Festival, Elem-Kalabari, attracted tourists and dignitaries across the world because of its serene location, the famous ancestral well with healing powers, the development of the blue economy in the area, among others.
To facilitate a grand celebration, transportation was provided at no cost to the passenger in Abonnema Wharf- Port Harcourt, Bakana, Abonnema for visitors, while houseboats were made available for selected people.
According to a statement from the organisers of the Kalabari New Year Festival, the Kalabari Renaissance Foundation, the Kalabaris are naturally placed where they must rise early to survive, adding that, the prominence of the Kalabari people is annually reinforced with the new year festivals in all Kalabari communities.
According to the statement signed by the Chairman of the organisers, Mr. Harry Awolayeofori Macmorrison, Kalabari, is one of the foremost Ijaw groups that has all it takes to occupy a place on the tourism calendar of Nigeria.
Among dignitaries at Elem Kalabari were representatives from Rivers and Bayelsa State, leaders of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), and delegates from the US and the UK.
In another stride toward strengthening Africa’s global engagement through education and culture, the IPADA Initiative has announced a strategic partnership with Diaspora District Global, a U.S.-based non-profit organisation, to host the Global Education Conference 2025 in Accra, Ghana.
The conference, which runs from December 17 to 20, 2025, will explore the transformative power of education as a driver of workforce readiness and economic development across Africa and the global Diaspora.
The event forms part of activities leading up to the IPADA Initiative Celebrations 2025, a 10-day cultural and tourism extravaganza scheduled for November 28 to December 6, 2025, at La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Nigeria.
With the theme, “Education Reimagined: Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Through AI, Entrepreneurship, and Global Partnerships,” the conference will bring together policymakers, educators, innovators, and investors from across Africa, the United States, and the broader Diaspora community.
It will feature keynote sessions, workshops, and high-level dialogues designed to align policy, investment, and innovation — all with the goal of creating a stronger global talent pipeline.
Founded by Manal Al-Ansi, MAT, Esq., Diaspora District Global focuses on policy, leadership, and organisational development. The organisation works across sectors to design strategies that bridge the gap between education and workforce development — ensuring that learning translates into opportunity, innovation, and sustainable growth.
“Diaspora District is about creating global connections that lead to real impact,” said Al-Ansi. “This conference represents a collective effort to shape how education prepares the next generation for meaningful careers and leadership in the modern world.”
In his remarks, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, Initiator of the IPADA Initiative, said the partnership reflects the vision of IPADA — to project Africa positively and drive development through collaboration, innovation, and cultural diplomacy.
Education is a vital engine for development,” Akinboboye said. “The alignment between IPADA’s vision and Diaspora District’s mission makes this collaboration a natural fit for advancing Africa’s progress through knowledge and empowerment.”
The programme outline includes sessions on:
Building the Talent Pipeline — Policy, Investments, and Partnerships ; The Future of Education and Workforce Development Collaborating for Impact — Building Partnerships, Shaping Solutions.
The four-day event will culminate in the Gold Coast Gala, a cultural and networking celebration honouring thought leaders and innovators shaping the future of education and workforce development. The evening will also feature exclusive announcements unveiling Diaspora District’s 2026 initiatives.
Expected participants include ambassadors from the United Nations and African Union, senior government officials from Africa and the U.S., and leaders from the Gates Foundation, the Urban League, UCLA, and the Black Future CoOp Fund, among others.
The event enjoys additional support from the Diaspora Office of the President of Ghana and other key institutional sponsors.
H.E Governor Agbu Kefas (Right) Founder, La Campagne Tropicana Agro Ecotourism Heritage Resort (Middle) and Hon. Commissioner, Taraba State Ministry of Heritage and Ecotourism, Rev. Joseph Titus Nagombe
By Paul Ukpabio
The allure of Taraba State, is so overwhelming that a visit becomes a temptation to explore, discover and unravel more. Actually, the nature-rich state, is a hidden treasure that has long been concealed from most Nigerians and the world at large. That’s because, a simple journey around Taraba state leaves an outstanding impression on a tourist’s mind, about this nature’s paradise. And then suddenly, one realizes that it is totally a disservice and half truth to say that Taraba state is the home of nature. Ofcouse, the state is certainly more than that! Rather, it is better to describe Taraba state, as an endowment of a blessed land that drips in the honeycomb of ecotourism potential and an overwhelming natural resources that makes one wonder where the original Garden of Eden was located!
A land rich with rivers that run from one end of the state to another, criss-crossing the rich vegetation that characterizes every part of the sixteen local government areas of the state. Taraba state is a beauty that mesmerizes the beholder, seduces the traveller, beckoning on him or her to stop, settle down and enjoy.
From the lush greenery that greets a visitor coming in through the bordering villages of Nasarawa state by the Donga River, Taraba state is a land of much amazement. Like a mysterious story with much revelation, with each part of the state having a story that unfolds a new ‘nature’ story.
Take for instance the Mambilla Plateau, a place with weather that can be likened to that of Europe. If you thought such can only be seen at Obudu cattle ranch, or Jos, then you got it wrong. Here, people are drawn to the Mambilla Plateau for its cool climate, which offers a refreshing break from Nigeria’s hot, tropical weather, and more.
Gashaka Gumti National Park is another tourist haven to behold. Along with Kashimbilla games reserve. Nature smiles at every corner, that a tourist turns to, in Taraba State with its hills, waterfall, wildlife and also more to see.
You will definitely love Gembu, a town that sits in the southeastern part of Taraba State, ideal location one would say, for nature lovers, great cool weather like Jos too.
I guess it became so natural for the incumbent Executive Governor of Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas, on assumption of office, to take advantage of the natural endowment of Taraba State, by extending its development frontiers through its rich eco-tourism, heritage, among other sectors.
Governor Agbu Kefas recognised just too well that the strength of Taraba people is in their agricultural prowess! In case you don’t know it, Taraba State is more or less, a huge farmland, rich in agricultural produce and mineral resources! And the people are celebrated farmers! Every available land is cultivated. No wonder food is in relative abundance in the state, with festivals that celebrates the fishing and agricultural prowess of the state.
Governor Agbu Kefas’ love for eco-tourism and heritage, hit the right cord with Tourism Icon, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, Founder of LA CAMPAGNE AGRO ECOTOURISM HERITAGE RESORT BRAND, using agriculture to Promote Tourism and Tourism to promote agriculture, which led the government into the establishment of 5 strategic agro ecotourism, heritage resort development locations in the state. Among these are Ibi, Nwonyo lake, Zongo Kombi where work kick-started a month and a half weeks ago on the 100 Hectares land space, with road construction and large scale farming. This particular land space is different from the other hectares of land allocated in each of the other identified zones.
And this indeed is a welcome move because it will enhance an unprecedented high number of traffic into the state, enhancing the availability of what another tourism writer, has ably described as, the ‘tourism dollar’ into the state.
Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, a known technocrat when it comes to security, entertainment and tourism, is leaving no stone unturned, as his organization has already commenced a massive employment of indigenes of the state, with training already in progress, to fast track the humongous project of developing 5 new tourism locations in the state.
And for tourists, the best part of Taraba State, is it’s capital city Jalingo, a miniature of what the entire state represents. Farmlands are everywhere in the city, domesticated and wrapped around the societal fabric of the city and people.
Jalingo is the home of politicians, businessmen and women, civil servants, and the states headquarters of trade and commerce.
Jalingo may not be in a huge hurry to wake in the mornings as Lagos does, with its over population, nonetheless, Jalingo, Taraba state capital, does not sleep early!
With an appreciable number of hotels namely: Star exclusive hotel, Grand shield hotel, Akhei luxury hotel, Fast track hotel, Blue Nile Suites and Taraba state stadium hotel, to mention but a few, Jalingo bubbles with ease. Comfortable accommodation with room rates which ranges from 10,000 naira to the more luxurious hotels that charges as much as 250.000 naira, per night, are available, The landscape view from most of the hotel rooms, comforts the pocket, as one explores the city’s alternative social spots such as recreational gardens, lounges, restaurants and drinking spots.
The city hub itself is the roadblock where all roads lead to places in jalingo. Socializing also extends to Taraba Museum, the civil service club and a place known as Hangout. But the celebrated new socio-cultural hangout and recreational place to be currently, obviously is now the new LA CAMPAGNE TROPICANA AGRO ECOTOURISM HERITAGE RESORT, with its formidable Yor’ubar that merges the hip, the classic and the gen z. It is a cultural innovation in a city that trends several ethnic groups in a cosmopolitan setting.
La Campagne Tropicana Agro Ecotourism Heritage Resort, Nigeria’s First ever, blends everything that is unique to the average Citizen of Taraba state, together with visitors to the state, accommodating the social taste of all, while at the same time promoting wealth creation among the youths, the middle aged and retirees. Here, the rich traditional cuisines of Taraba state, namely, Tuwo Shinkafa, Tuwo Masara, pounded yam, miyan kuka, fisherman Soup, and continental dishes, are cooked and served as you watch, while being entertained with African drums, indigenous, history-laced songs and dances.
It is about the only social place that blends and celebrates the different ethnic cultures of the people through showcasing of their traditional colourful attires at its Yor’ubar. If you are from any of these ethnic groups, Vute, Fulani, Hausa and Ndola, Mumuyes, Mambila, Karimjo, Wurkums, Jenjo,Kuteb, Chamba, Yandang, Jukun, Ichen, Tiv, Kaka, Pena, Kambu, Kodei, Wawa, you immediately identify with the Yor’ubar once you get there!
LA CAMPAGNE TROPICANA AGRO ECOTOURISM HERITAGE RESORT, the latest attraction in Jalingo, was thrown into the city’s limelight as the First ever in the country, just about a week and half ago, when the Executive Governor of the state, Governor Agbu Kefas, visited with some of his Commissioners and business community to access the progress of the project.
The beauty of it all is that, Governor Agbu Kefas is fast unraveling Taraba State to Nigerians and the global community. However, seeing is believing. You can’t totally enjoy what you are not physically present to see, feel and touch. Therefore a visit to Taraba state is now a must!
With the vision of the incumbent Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, Taraba State, is hurriedly emerging as the first eco-tourism destination point in Nigeria that equally celebrates heritage.
– Paul Ukpabio is Nigeria’s Tourism Writer Of The Year Award Winner 2023
The IPADA Initiative took a newer dimension last night, when the Executive Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency, Dr Agbu Kefas; the Governor of Katsina state, His Excellency, Dr. Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda, and other states threw their weight behind the Initiative, as the private sector led by Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, the President of The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), & Chairman, Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), with the support of it’s overwhelming corporate membership, responded, by declaring at the event, to the general applause of the audience, that NACCIMA is at the verge of signing an MoU with the IPADA Initiative.
The event which took place at the prestigious banquet hall of the Presidential Villa, was the launch of the 5-YEAR programme, for the celebration of the “Return” (IPADA Initiative) in Africa.
IPADA Initiative, birth by Motherland Beckons …heed the call, founded by Tourism icon, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, is a clarion call on all Africans in Diaspora and lovers of Africa around the world, to come home to Africa, to integrate and celebrate the beauty of Africa and all the goodness in Africa.
As such, IPADA Initiative set aside a 10 day annual programme which takes place during the last week of November all through to the first week of December, when Africans in Diaspora and lovers of Africa, return (IPADA) to celebrate at the sprawling 65 acres beach resort, popularly known as La Campagne Tropicana in Lagos.
The 5-YEAR programme presented by the Founder of IPADA Initiative and Motherland Beckons …Heed the call, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye was an eye opener to the long term benefits that Africans in Diaspora and lovers of Africa who plan to attend the annual IPADA Celebrations in Lagos, Nigeria, will get. From the opportunity to book early to attend the festivities in Lsgos, to the savings they will get from paying early for attendance, to avoid inflation rates.
Glamour, Attendance and Goodwill messages
Yesterday’s event was an evening of elite presence, attended by over 100 diplomatic envoys, captains of industry, different proffesional groups, academic institutions and so on. The Hon. Commissioner for Heritage and Ecotourism, Taraba State, Rev. Joseph Titus Nagombe represented the Executive Governor of the state, Dr. Agbu Kefas. While Hon. Yusuf Rabiu, the Katsina state’s Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, represented the Governor of Katsina state, Dr. Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda.
The Director General of NACCIMA, Engr. Olusola Obadimu was at the event alongside other notable top officials of NACCIMA. The Rwandan Ambassador, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo; The Deputy Head of Mission, Philippine Embassy, Norman Anthony C. Arrieta, the Head of Political Office, Embassy of the Republic of Turkey Muzaffer Hakan Tok, Vianney Buragumya of the Rwandan Embassy were all at the event.
To grace the IPADA Initiative 5-YearProgramme launch was Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri Erewa, the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), a Former Broadcast Journalist who accomplished a 3-term Membership of the House of Representatives in Nigeria.
USA Newsmax Television Team was fully on ground led by the CEO/Vice President James Moore. The team which also included former Director General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation NTDC), Mrs OmotayoOmotosho. There was a collection of group of guests from New York, Ms. Coralita Yara all the way from Barbados, came with goodwill message and so did Dortimi Kester Tawari of Afro-Caribean Integrated Development Limited.
Saudi Arabia was not left behind. Mr Ahmed Thani, the Deputy Director of Nurulbayan International Academy was there with some staff and students of the institution.
From India came the former President of the Indian Cultural Association in Nigeria, Chief Sanjay Jain with a Goodwill message that the Indian community will work with and around the IPADA Initiative for collaboration. Numerous dignitaries from all walks of life.
In his goodwill message at the event, the Ambassador of Angola, Dr Jose Bamooquina Bau stated that, “the Republic of Angola congratulates the leadership of IPADA Initiative for the vision of promoting a Pan African Movement to reconnect Africa with its cultural and anthropology values.
“It is a laudable Initiative to promote unity, interaction and reunion with the African Diaspora spread across the world. The magnitude of this initiative is transversal due to the opportunities that it offers in the areas of connectivity, investments, culture, academia and tourism. It will allow exploring and engaging the contributions of African skills especially those in the Diaspora with particular emphasis on knowledge, technology transfer and increasing their participation in Africa’s development.”
Abuja based businesswoman Dr. Aisha Adebisi Adebisi Lawal; Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, the President of Institute of Tourism Professionals of Nigeria; Alhaji Nasir Abdullahi Mohammed, Alhaji Shehu Sulaiman Adam were all there amongst other numerous guests, to celebrate IPADA Initiative.
The officials of Women Entrepreneurs And Professionals Development Network (WEPDN) led by Mrs Affiong Isreal Ibanga the president, were at the event.
The Jamaicans were not left behind. They flew into Nigeria for the event as a group, and will be staying here for a few more days.
Music
The African themed event showcased the beauty of African music as presented by Atunde Entertainment with its parade of stars, among them, the accountant turned Bata drummer and choreographer, Olo Omidan Bata; King of culture, TAA’SHA and the only Ibo young lady drummer popularly known as ARA Thunder! It was indeed an evening of tasteful African cultural music with drums
Fashion and style
Not just was the occasion colourful with guests exhibiting the highest taste of fashion and style, fashion came home to roost with Atunda Fashion. The models strutted on the stage to the applause of the audience but this time not just in the style of western culture, but with African vibes. A usual fashion show, delivered in an unusual way with captivating acrobatic display!
Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, the President of The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), & Chairman, Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), commended Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu for throwing his weight behind the IPADA Initiative as Chief Host and Global Ambassador, and also commended his government projected one trillion dollar economy which Jani Ibrahim said will galvanize the economy, and which he also believes that tourism as a sector of the economy, should benefit from.
Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim also commended the Nigerian Conservation Foundation which had a presentation at the event and which is also partnering IPADA Initiative to plant over a million trees across Nigeria. The business mogul assured all that NACCIMA is working on planting a billion trees. He informed the audience that for that purpose and to push the growth of Tourism further, Tourism Icon, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye has been appointed the chairman of the Tourism Creative group of NACCIMA.
... Catalysing Over 2.5 Million Jobs Across Nigeria’s Creative Sector
In a bold and visionary step toward economic diversification and inclusive prosperity, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy is proud to announce the successful completion of Phase One of Nigeria’s first-ever Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) Mapping. This groundbreaking data initiative identifies clear pathways to create over 2.5 million jobs within Nigeria’s vibrant and fast-evolving creative economy.
This mapping exercise marks a historic milestone. For the first time, Nigeria has a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of its creative sector. It highlights where value is most concentrated, which areas hold the greatest promise for growth, and how collaborative investments can deliver sustainable impact across the country.
“This is not just data; it is a new compass for unlocking prosperity,” said Faiz Imam, Chief Advisor to the Honourable Minister. “It signals a turning point in how we design, coordinate, and scale interventions that impact real lives, real incomes, and real futures.”
Key Insights from the Mapping Include:
•High-Impact Job Clusters: The mapping identifies sub-sectors that offer the most scalable job opportunities for youth and creators nationwide.
•Catalytic Intervention Points: It also outlines priority areas where targeted investments and government support will have the greatest transformative effect.
•The Need for Coordination: The data reveals that the creative economy’s success is deeply linked to how well infrastructure, skills development, innovation, content creation, financing, and distribution work together. Fragmented or isolated efforts are likely to fall short, which is why a collective approach is now more essential than ever.
Creative Economy Coordination Summit to Drive Unified Action
To move from insight to impact, the Federal Ministry will host a Creative Economy Coordination Summit in the coming weeks.
This summit will bring together public agencies, development finance institutions, international organisations, private sector leaders, and stakeholders across the creative value chain. Together, we will:
•Share the key learnings and strategic recommendations from the mapping report
•Align and strengthen ongoing initiatives to drive faster and more inclusive progress
•Deepen partnerships across sectors by addressing the interlinked factors shaping success
•Advance a national delivery framework that ensures every investment feeds into a broader vision of job creation and inclusive growth
A formal invitation with full event details will be shared soon.
Towards a Bold, Collaborative Future
This moment represents a new chapter not just for Nigeria’s creative industries but for our nation’s economic future. The Honourable Minister’s vision is anchored in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda, positioning the creative economy as a pillar of national development, innovation, and global competitiveness.
The full Phase One CCI Mapping Report will be published and made accessible on the Ministry’s D30 platform following the summit. Phase Two is already in progress and will expand the mapping to include tourism and other vital sub-sectors within the creative economy.
A Call to Action
We are extending a heartfelt invitation to all partners and collaborators — from government and development partners to private investors and creators — to join us in shaping a vibrant, job-rich future for Nigeria.
Now is the time to move with intention and unity. Together, we can build a creative economy that is not only celebrated at home but respected and recognised around the world.
“Let us unite around a common goal — not just to celebrate Nigeria’s creative spirit, but to convert it into lasting, large-scale impact for generations to come.”
For further information and media enquiries, please contact:
Chindaya Ahmadu
Director of Press
Ministry of Tourism / Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy
ahmaduchindaya@gmail.com
Sandra Njoku-Samuel
Media Strategist to the Honourable Minister on Media & Communications
Office of the Honourable Minister
Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy
