The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has officially inaugurated a committee to drive the Creative Leap Accelerator Platform (CLAP), an initiative aimed at empowering Nigeria’s creative sector. The committee was established following a virtual launch by the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, in August.
Chaired by NCAC Director General, Mr. Obi Asika, the committee is made up of members from the Minister’s Office, NCAC, and private sector partners.
The special Adviser on Media and Publicity Neka Ikem Anibeze in a statement said its mission is to consolidate capacity-building programs from various agencies, focusing on Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) while supporting the Council’s ORIGINS cultural inventory initiative.
In collaboration with strategic partners like Dexude and PlayHouse Communications, the committee plans to leverage connections with ISN Hubs, a nationwide network of over 200 hubs across 32 states and the FCT, along with the Committee of Vice-Chancellors (CVC) that represents 235 higher education institutions.
According to the Statement the initiative aims to upskill over two million Nigerian youths by 2027, cultivating the next generation of creative talent.
Additionally, it indicated that the ORIGINS platform will act as a digital repository for Nigerian history and culture, promoting global connectivity within the Black community.
Musawa emphasized the initiative’s potential to position Nigeria as a leader in creative innovation, highlighting the importance of leveraging technology to support and elevate the creative industry.
The coordinated approach promises to create a comprehensive support system for Nigeria’s vibrant creative community, paving the way for future growth and collaboration.