The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) is set to host the 54th edition of the Culture and Creative Economy Summit (CCES) from Monday 26th to Wednesday 28th August, 2024 by 9:00am at the Ajuji Greenwich Hotel, opposite NNPC Filling Station, Gudu District, FCT – Abuja.
This important event in line with NCAC’s statutory mandate will serve as a pivotal forum for advancing the culture and creative economy sector in Nigeria.
In release signed by Dennis Olofu, PhD
Head, Media National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) stated that the meeting will feature the presentation of the Hon. Minister’s roadmap for the sector, which is expected to be adopted by subnational entities.
Additionally it will provide a platform for subnational stakeholders to share their approaches to the Council’s development plan, and for other agencies to present their own strategic roadmaps. Multilateral Organisations and funding partners will also make presentation on innovative ways to unlock financial resources for the sector.
Another key focus for the meeting will be the deliberation and adoption for the format and syllabus for major national culture events including the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) and the International Arts and Crafts Expo (INAC).
These discussions will be critical in ensuring the successful planning and execution of MEFA, Nigeria’s got Talent (NGT), Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE), Origins, and Creative Leap Accelerated Programme (CLAP).
The gathering will also provide the opportunity to unveil new initiatives and cultural elements that are essentials in promoting peace, unity, integrity, creativity, entrepreneurship and connectivity across the nation.
These themes align with the broader goals of NAFEST and other National Cultural celebrations.
The Honourable Minister of Arts Culture and Creative Economy, Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq, is expected to officially open the 2-day meeting.
Key stakeholders, including Commissioners and Directors of the 36 States Councils for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy/History and Culture Bureau, FCT Council for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Sister Parastatals and the media have been formerly invited to participate in this significant event.
