The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) is set to host the 54th Annual Art, Culture, and Creative Economy Summit (CCES) in Abuja from August 26-28. This important event aims to advance the culture and creative economy sector roadmap Nigeria.

Key topics for discussion at the summit include:

Government’s roadmap for the sector, which will be presented by the Hon. Minister and is expected to be adopted by subnational entities.
Subnational stakeholders will share their approaches to the Council’s development plan.
Other agencies will present their strategic roadmaps for the sector.
Multilateral organizations and funding partners will discuss innovative ways to unlock financial resources for the creative economy.
The format and syllabus for major national cultural events, such as NAFEST and INAC, will be deliberated upon and adopted.
New initiatives and cultural elements that promote peace, unity, creativity, entrepreneurship and connectivity across the nation will be unveiled.

The summit is expected to bring together key stakeholders, including Commissioners and Directors of State Councils for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, FCT Council for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, sister parastatals and the media. The goal is to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and drive the growth of Nigeria’s creative industries.