President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will continue to devote resources to grow the country’s film, fashion, music, and ICT sector.
He acknowledged that the sector has rapidly grown and increased in international appeal and acceptance.
A statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said the President pledged full support for three major international events.
President Buhari said they are opportunities to showcase the nation’s rich heritage in culture, arts, tourism and entertainment as well as advancements on media freedom.
Nigeria will host the 2022 UNESCO Global Media, Information Literacy (MIL) Week in Abuja in October; the first Global Conference on Cultural Tourism and Creative Industry in Lagos; and the second Global Association of Literary Festivals Conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, in November.
Welcoming the decision by UNESCO, United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Global Association of Literary Festivals to grant Nigeria the right to host these separate historic events, the President assured all stakeholders and participants of the warmth and hospitality of the people of Nigeria.