On 6 December 2024, UNESCO launched the European Union (EU)-UNESCO project “Support towards strengthening institutional and professional capacities for effective administration of CCIs in the digital environment” in Abuja, Nigeria.
During the launch event organized by the UNESCO Abuja Office and the Ministry of Arts, Tourism and Creative Economy of Nigeria, the Ministry shared its eight-point strategy for development of the creative economy in Nigeria including: developing skills, formulating effective policies, fostering partnerships, and enhancing the contribution of the culture sector to economic growth. A representative of the Ministry emphasized the government’s commitment to integrating creative industries into the broader economic framework and evolving digital ecosystem.