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Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy

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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

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The Ministry was formed in November 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the merger of the Federal Ministry of Tourism and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Akintola, Kehinde (2024-08-24). "Nigeria to hold 54th Art, culture, creative economy summit, Monday". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Examining Strides in Tourism, Art, Culture, Creative Ministries – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Reporter, Agency (2024-10-24). "Mixed reactions trail merger of tourism, culture ministries". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-20.