Obi Asika’s Post

A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between University for the Creative Arts (UCA), FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ART, CULTURE, TOURISM AND THE CREATIVE ECONOMY of Nigeria and the National Council For Arts And Culture (NCAC), marking a strengthening collaboration between the UK and Nigeria’s vibrant creative and cultural industries. The signing of the agreement was the main event in a visit of UCA’s Surrey campuses by a Nigerian delegation, which was part of the Nigerian President’s week-long state visit to the Royal family in the UK. Signing the agreement was the Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy of Nigeria, Hannatu Musa Musawa; the Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Obi Asika; and UCA’s Joint Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mark Ellul. The Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa commented: “Nigeria is proud to formalise its partnership with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), marking a significant milestone in advancing the nation’s creative industry and creative economy. “This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to innovation, talent development, and institutional exchange, building on sustained engagement with key stakeholders including the National Council for Arts and Culture and the Nigeria Governors Forum. “The agreement underscores a forward-looking vision to strengthen bilateral ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, driving long-term growth and global competitiveness across the creative sector.” Joining the Minister and Director General were multiple creative leaders from Nigeria and the UK including the British Council, the UK Department for Business and Trade, the Bank of Industry Nigeria, Nigerian Film Corporation, DG of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Nigeria, Senior Special Advisers to the Minister, and the Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice Chancellor from University of Abuja. To read more visit our news page 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_PK5b6v #Nigeria #CreativeEconomy #CreativeIndustries #Innovation #EmergingTalent #YouthEmpowerment #HigherEducation #Collaboration