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NGF pledges collaboration on strategic initiatives to grow sector to $100bn by 2030.
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Over 3 million jobs targeted through public-private partnerships and cultural projects.
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Key reforms include intellectual property strengthening, Naija Season Platform adoption, and infrastructure development.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has committed to supporting the Federal Government’s plan to expand the country’s creative economy and tourism sectors, aiming to raise their contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to $100 billion by 2030.
Gov. Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State announced the pledge while reading a communique issued after the NGF’s second meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. The communique was signed by the forum’s Chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State.
According to the communique, the meeting received a presentation from the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, represented by Mr Obi Asika, Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture. The presentation outlined strategic interventions including:
A $200 million Creative Economy Development Fund.
A $1 billion Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Landmark projects such as Lagos Arena, Abuja Creative City, and Renewed Home Cultural Villages.
Governors praised reforms to strengthen intellectual property rights, expand tourism, and elevate Nigeria’s global cultural presence. They also resolved to enhance collaboration through State Creative Economy Desks, co-created festivals, and adoption of the Naija Season Platform.
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The initiative is designed to leverage Nigeria’s abundant creative talent, technology, art, and culture to boost economic growth, generate employment, and increase the nation’s soft power globally.
Additionally, the forum expressed condolences to Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi State over the passing of his father, Pa Ahmed Ododo, at 83.
