DG NCAC, OBI ASIKA, ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS ON NCAC’s INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES
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At a climactic meeting with State Culture Directors, the DG NCAC, Chief Obi Asika @obiasika highlighted NCAC’s game-changing initiatives designed to transform Nigeria’s creative sector:
Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP): Aiming to create 2 million jobs by 2030, this program provides young Nigerians with skills training, mentorship, and funding to turn their creative passions into sustainable businesses.
ORIGINS: A digital platform preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage by enabling users to share and celebrate cultural content, fostering a sense of national pride and identity.
Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE): Focused on equipping young people with the tools to thrive in the creative industries, this initiative emphasizes innovation and economic growth.
The discussions emphasized the crucial role of cultural leaders in driving these initiatives at the grassroots level, ensuring their success in empowering Nigerian youth, preserving heritage, and positioning Nigeria as a global leader in the creative economy.
