Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy is a government agency in Nigeria. It is responsible for promoting and developing arts, culture, and creative industries in the country. Its main goal is to use the power of arts and creativity to boost the economy, preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage, and share the country's culture with the world. Hannatu Musa Musawa is the current minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy.[1][2][3]
History
The Ministry was established in November 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and later consolidated in October 2024 through a merger with the Federal Ministry of Tourism, following the dismissal of then-Minister Lola Ade-John. The unified Ministry — now known as the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy — is under the leadership of Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., aged 44, who is married.Anyanwu, Samuel (2024-10-30). "Unified Vision: Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy Officially Formed under the Leadership of Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq". Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Retrieved 2025-01-20.Reporter, Agency (2024-10-24). "Mixed reactions trail merger of tourism, culture ministries". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-20.https://punchng.com/sacked-tourism-minister-hands-over-to-musawa/#google_vignette
References
- ^ Akintola, Kehinde (2024-08-24). "Nigeria to hold 54th Art, culture, creative economy summit, Monday". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ danivert (2024-09-11). "Ministry of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy partners Nigeria's Got Talent Season 3 to boost talent development". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Examining Strides in Tourism, Art, Culture, Creative Ministries – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.