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Barrister Hannatu Musawa is appointed Nigeria's culture minister

The lawyer and activist may play a key role in negotiating the return of benin bronzes.

Hannatu Musawa with President Bola Tinubu © Facebook/Hannatu.Musawa

Hannatu Musawa, a Nigerian barrister and human rights activist who has worked as a solicitor in Britain, has been appointed to the newly-created role of minister of art, culture and the creative economy in President Bola Tinubu’s new 45-member cabinet.

Musawa holds a law degree from the University of Buckingham in the UK and has postgraduate degrees from the universities of Cardiff and Aberdeen. She also founded her own law firm in Nigeria, Hanney Musawa & Associates, according to her LinkedIn profile. Nigerian press reported that the new ministers are to be sworn in on 21 August. Musawa succeeds Layiwola Mohammed, the culture minister since 2015.

Her legal background may prove helpful to Musawa in negotiating the return of Benin bronzes from Europe and the US and plans for the construction of new museums in Nigeria. She also writes a weekly newspaper column that she says “is a forum she uses to speak out, without fear or favour, on behalf of Nigerians who have no voice.”

Musawa grew up in the state of Katsina as one of 12 children. In a lengthy tribute to her father, who died earlier this year, she wrote of his journey from rural poverty and a job selling kola nuts to the BBC African service, Cambridge University, the Nigerian foreign service and a leading role in Nigerian politics and thanked him for “teaching me about equality and the importance of accepting those who may not be like me or as privileged as me.”

Tinubu, who took office in May, also appointed Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany, Yusuf Tuggar, as foreign minister. Tuggar negotiated with the German government on the restitution from German museums of more than 1,100 Benin bronzes whose ownership was transferred to Nigeria last year.

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14 Agencies of Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy in Nigeria

Last updated on May 8th, 2024 at 04:46 am

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy (FMACCE) was carved out of the old Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, following the decision of President Bola Tinubu to create more federal ministries.

Who is the Minister of the Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy?

On August 21, 2023, Hannatu Musa Musawa was announced as the Minister of the Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy.

Agencies of FMACCE

There are 13 agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. They are headed by Director-General (DG) or Managing Director (MD).

These agencies were once domiciled in the old Ministry of Information and Culture  (now the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation).

There are the agencies,  the year they were founded, their mandates, and their heads:

National Theatre

• Year of establishment: 1976
• Director General: Tola Akerele
• Mandate : To promote Nigeria’s culture through performance

N ational Films and Censors Board

• Founded: August 25, 1993
• Director-General: Dr. Shaibu Husseini
• Mandate : To censor and classify films and video works in Nigeria and also to provide safety precautions to be observed in licensed premises

National Council for Arts and Culture  ( NCAC )

• Founded: 1975
• Director-General: Obi Asika
• Mandate : To promote and develop the revival of Nigerian Arts and Culture through research and publications and create jobs in the cultural industries

Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture  ( CBAAC )

• Founded: 1977
• Director-General:  Aisha Adamu Augie
• Mandate : To preserve materials used during FESTAC ‘77. and serve as a cultural archive and repository for cultural works, arts, monuments, and indigenous games in Nigeria

National War Museum  (NWM)

• Founded: January 15, 1985
• Chief Conservator: Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan
• Mandate : The Nigerian National War Museum located in Umuahia is to preserve the relics of of Biafra-Nigerian Civil War (1967 to 1970)

National Gallery of Art  (NGA)

• Founded: 1993
• DG: Ahmed Sodangi
• Mandate : To promote and present the creative visual art of Nigeria to the rest of the World

National Institute of Archeology and Museums Studies

• Founded: 1979
• DG: Chaliya Shagaya
• Mandate :  It is an educational centre for the theory and practice of museum studies, including the practical study of archaeology, and related others.

National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN)

• Founded: October 1991
• Art Director: Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana
• Mandate : To encourage the discovery and development of talents in the performing arts

National Institute for Cultural Orientation  (NICO)

• Year of establishment: 1993
• Director-General: Otunba Biodun Ajiboye
• Mandate : To be Nigeria’s apex cultural training institute through world-class research

Nigerian Film Corporation  

• Managing Director Ali Nuhu 
• Mandate : To develop the film industry in Nigeria, produce films both for domestic and foreign consumption and encourage local content of creative movies.

National Commission for Museums and Monuments  ( NCMM )

• Year of establishment: September 28, 1979
• Director-General: Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed
• Mandate : To manage the collection, documentation, conservation and presentation of the National Cultural properties to the public for education and entertainment

Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC)

• Founded: 1992
• Director-General: Folunsho Coker
• Mandate : To coordinate the planning and development of tourism in Nigeria.

Nigerian Institute for Hospitality and Tourism(NIHOTOUR)

• Year of establishment: 1987
• Director-General: Nura Kangiwa
• Mandate : To train individuals and organisations in the skills needed in tourism and the hospitality industry through a professional regulatory framework

National Film & Video Censors Board  (NFVCB)

• Executive Director/CEO: Adedayo Thomas

What Nigeria’s Creative Economy Is About

Diverse Domains of Influence : To explore the vast landscape of the creative economy in Nigeria, spanning fashion, arts, design, media, entertainment, technology, heritage, and beyond.

Human Ingenuity in Action : The ministry wants to tap into Nigeria’s essence of ideas and innovations, forming the heartbeat of a dynamic creative ecosystem.

Cultural Catalyst for Growth : To delve into the pivotal role a strong creative and cultural economy plays as a growth catalyst.

Fashioning Global Excellence : To uncover how Nigeria’s fashion industry, rooted in tradition and pulsating with modern flair, contributes to the global fashion narrative. Each stitch, color, and pattern tells a story of cultural evolution.

Artistic Alchemy : To navigate the diverse realms of arts and witness the transformative power of artistic expression. From traditional paintings to contemporary installations, artists shape narratives that resonate globally.

Designing the Future : To explore how design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a visionary force shaping the future. Whether in architecture or digital spaces, Nigerian designers are architects of progress.

Media & Entertainment Extravaganza : Beyond borders, Nigerian creativity captivates audiences, creating an entertainment empire that knows no bounds.

Preserving Heritage, Powering Progress : To preserve and propel Nigeria’s cultural values with the understanding that its culture isn’t just about the past, but about building a sustainable future anchored in traditions.

Local Triumphs, Global Victories : To celebrate Nigeria’s journey from local excellence to global prominence. The creative economy isn’t just an industry; it’s a movement, a testament to the resilience and brilliance of a nation on the rise.

Destination 2030, Nigeria Everywhere

“Destination 2030, Nigeria Everywhere” is a brainchild of the Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy launched on November 21, 2023, to exploring arts for economic development.

What is Destination 2030?

The Destination 2030 can simply described as Nigeria’s Economic Master Plan to effectively utilize the resources of Nigerians in the arts, culture, and the creative sector which is aimed at generating 10% GDP by the year 2030.

Apart from being the largest economy on the continent, the Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy is poised to become the giant of creative expression and cultural exchange.

With more than 371 Nigerian tribes spread across over 250 ethnic groups, Nigeria is tapping into its diverse cultural heritage to spur economic growth and shared prosperity.

During the launch of Destination 2030, Hannatu said, “We have developed a robust economic plan aimed at creating millions of jobs, supported by comprehensive skills training programs.

“ Our objective is to contribute 10 per cent to the Nation’s GDP expanding sectorial GDP to a remarkable $100 billion by the year 2030. ”

The aim of the Destination 2030

• To recognize the importance of the private sector in Nigeria’s cultural heritage.
• To shift focus from just financing to comprehensive ecosystem support aim at nurturing the creative endeavours and businesses.
• To unite Nigeria using the power of culture.
• To establish Nigeria as the leading global hub for arts, culture, and creativity.
• To transcend Nigeria’s cultural influence across borders.

Roles of Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy

1) To initiate, formulate, execute, monitor and evaluate policies relating to art, Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, and tourism.

2) To promote investment in Nigeria’s Art and the creative sector.

3) Cultural and art promotion and information dissemination

4) Establish relations with art and culture related institutions within and outside Nigeria.

5) To embark and promote art and culture research and development.

6) To liaise with relevant agencies such as the Ministry of Tourism for art and cultural promotion.

7) To facilitate plan for art and culture-related project

8) To monitor private sector art and culture project implementation and development

9) To liaise with Ministry of Art and Culture at the state levels

10) Establishment of a mini- exhibition centre to project the image of Nigeria.

11) Promotion of culture and arts-related matters

Online Presence of FMACCE

• Official website: fmacc.gov.ng/
• Facebook: @FMACCE
• X (Twitter): @FMACCE_Nigeria
• Instagram: @fmacce_nigeria

As a new addition to the existing ministries, Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy requires increased funding. It should be prioritized among the top 10 ministries with the highest budgetary allocation in the 2024 budget.

The 13 agencies of the ministry need additional financial support to function optimally. Appointing experts with decades of experience isn’t enough to turn things around. They are not magicians. They need funds to execute most of their brilliant ideas.

The ministry also requires a functional website that is accessible to a global audience. For instance, the website was not accessible at the time of this publication. As the first point of contact with the ministry, it should be operational.

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Nigeria offers a wide variety of tourist attractions such as extended and roomy rivers, beaches ideal for swimming as well as other water sports. The country also has attractions ranging from the unique wildlife, vast tracts of unspoiled nature ranging from tropical forests, magnificent waterfalls, to new rapidly growing cities, and climatic conditions that are particularly conducive for holidaying. Other attractions include traditional ways of life preserved in local customs.

Also available are rich and varied handicrafts and other colorful products depictive or illustrative of native arts and lifestyle, as well as the authentic unsophisticated but friendly attitude of many in the Nigerian population. Many of these attractions are however still largely untapped. Visitors in search of fun, exotic, or adventurous experiences are encouraged to visit to enjoy and benefit from these wonderful offers.

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A deterrent for many potential Nigeria bound tourists is the lack of required modern infrastructural facilities and acute conditions of underdevelopment as well as poverty in some parts of the country. The new administration, since the assumption of office, has been tackling these impediments to tourism. Local and foreign investors are therefore called upon to come and invest in the abundant tourism potentials in the country. The richness and diversity of Nigeria’s tourism resources coupled with economic liberalization policies will provide investment opportunities in areas such as:

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Nantap begs president-elect, tinubu, to create ministry of culture and tourism.

National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) has called on President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to create a separate Ministry of Culture and Tourism as he takes over the mantle of leadership in Nigeria, come May 29, 2023.

The association in a letter signed by its National President, Israel Eboh, sent to the President-elect titled: ‘Positioning The Creative Industry As An Economic Mainstay In Nigeria – The Need For A Stand-Alone Ministry For Culture And Tourism, said the President-elect is going to face enormous challenges which he said, “requires a leader who will be bold, daring, and innovative, with ideas and actions planned and built on the desire to develop and grow alternative industries and sectors that will grow the economy, create employment and reduce youth restiveness.”

“Your Excellency, one of such industry is the creative industry. The Nigerian creative industry has grown in leaps and bounds in the last decade and has become a key contributor to the Nigerian GDP, creating employment and taking many Nigerians from the poverty ladder.

“Statistics show that in 2020, the creative industry accounted for over 730 billion Naira of Nigeria`s

GDP, provided 2.4 million jobs, with a projection to gross over 15 billion dollars and create additional 2.9 million jobs by 2025.

“These figures take on greater significance when we take into account the lack of will on the part of

successive governments to create a conducive environment for the sector to thrive, through

enabling laws, infrastructural development, funding platforms that bridge the funding gaps

experienced by industry players, and creating a Ministry of Culture and Tourism built on technical know-how that can bring about the required development that turns the creative industry into an economic powerhouse and employment generator that rivals oil and gas, telecommunications and agriculture as is obtainable in India, Brasil and the United States,” he stressed.

NANTAP which pledged to align itself with the vision of the President-elect, such bold step will make the creative and entertainment industry stronger and more economically viable and relevant to the socio-economic development

of the country, adding, “it is our sincere plea that now more than ever is the time to walk the talk by taking

definite steps and actions that will develop and grow the industry to the standards that make it a

global competitor.

“We therefore seize this medium to appeal to you as President-elect, to include in your

administration`s economic agenda, the establishment of a stand-alone Ministry of Culture and

Tourism as a priority, as this has the potential to take Nigeria out of the economic woods.

“We further wish to state that for this ministry to achieve its desired aim, Your Excellency must seek out men and women with the technical abilities and know-how of creative administration and economy to drive the entire process. The task before this Ministry can never be realised or fulfilled if the sector will continue to be used for political compensation.

“The creative ability and will to excel of the average Nigerian have never been in doubt, what has

always been lacking is the will on the part of government to harness this energy for national benefit. We believe you are rightly placed to right this negative trend and provide every Nigerian youth, a platform that guarantees him/her some measure of economic hope and freedom.

“Your Excellency, history beckons on you to write your name in gold as the leader who gave Nigeria

a truly creative industry and provided the catalyst needed to drive a new, and alternative source of revenue for a viable and sustainable economic growth.

“We pray God grant you the will and grace to bring about a new Nigeria,” Eboh said.

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