Nigeria Launches Creative Leap Accelerator Programme to Boost Economy

The Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy has launched the Creative Leap Accelerator Programme (CLAP), an initiative aimed at driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and empowering creative talents in Nigeria.

Minister Hannatu Musawa announced the programme in a statement on Friday, stating that CLAP is a comprehensive plan to position Nigeria as a global leader in the art, culture, and creative sectors. The programme aimed to contribute $100 billion to Nigeria’s GDP by 2030.

Musawa explained that CLAP will focus on capacity building, incubation, and collaborations to achieve its objectives.

The programme will provide comprehensive training, mentorship, and resources to creatives, ensuring they have the skills and expertise needed to succeed in the global market.

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She revealed that strategic partnerships with renowned organisations such as Afrexim Bank and Google will provide a wide array of resources, expertise, and opportunities to Nigerian creatives.

CLAP will be driven in synergy with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship project to ensure a unified approach to empowering Nigerian youth.

The programme will also leverage a hybrid management model to address local challenges and harness the unique cultural strengths of each region.

She stressed the importance of legislation and policy frameworks in CLAP’s success and announced that the ministry has initiated intellectual property policy work to protect the works of creatives across the country.

Also, data mapping will be central to CLAP’s strategy, with the Origins Initiative providing a comprehensive platform for collecting, storing, and analyzing data related to Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries.