The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), with full approval from the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), has officially launched the Council for Creative Technology Futures (CCTF), a new national initiative aimed at positioning Nigeria as a global leader where culture meets technology.
As Nigeria’s creative economy is projected to surpass $25 billion by 2025, the sector continues to shape global narratives in music, film, fashion, gaming, and digital content.
The CCTF will act as a high-level policy, strategy, and implementation platform for harnessing emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Web3, and blockchain across more than 49 creative industry sectors.
“This Council is about merging culture and code, storytelling and smart contracts, heritage and innovation,” said Obi Asika, Director General of NCAC. “We are not just reacting to global change we are leading it from Africa.”
Core Mandates of the CCTF:
a. Guide Nigeria’s creative industries into a digitally empowered future that drives job creation and economic growth.
b. Equip creators with global tools, platforms, and market access.
c. Enhance Nigeria’s position as a cultural and technological powerhouse.
The CCTF will deliver the National Creative-Tech Framework & Roadmap (2025-2030) in alignment with the National AI Strategy, Executive Order 005, the Digital Economy Policy (2020-2030), and NCAC-led programs such as ICE Hubs and Discover Naija.
It will also receive memorandums from stakeholders, work closely with NCAC sister agencies in culture and tourism, and advance global advocacy to elevate Nigeria’s creative sector on the world stage. The initiative will seek best-in-class solutions to drive economic growth and foster innovation.
Membership of the Council is pro bono, demonstrating a national service spirit and collective dedication to building a digitally empowered creative industry. In its first phase, the Council will establish foundational frameworks and deliverables, setting the stage for the creative and cultural industries to thrive and boost the creator economy.
Strategic partnerships will be formed with global organizations such as the British Council, University for the Creative Arts UK, UNESCO, Google, Meta, African Development Bank, GIZ, the European Union, Netflix, and other major development and technology partners.
These collaborations aim to mobilize investment, technical expertise, and international exposure for Nigeria’s creative-tech ambitions.
“The launch of the Council for Creative Technology Futures is a milestone,” Asika added. “We are building the foundation for Nigeria’s creative future where our stories, music, art, and innovation are protected, monetized, and celebrated globally.”
Inaugural Council Members:
1. Charles Emembolu – TechQuest, Talent Development (Chairman)
2. Misan Harriman – Director & Photographer
3. Dayo Elegbe – Sponge Group, Digital Marketing
4. Bizzle Oshikoya – The Plug, Music & Talent Management
5. Kemi Awodein – MD, Chapel Hill Denham
6. Osas Peter – Founder, BlackAt
7. Malik Afegbua – AI Storytelling & Creative Visual Futurism
8. Sandra Oyewole – IP Lawyer, Olajide Oyewole LLP
9. Judith Okonkwo – Imisi 3D, AR & New Technology Leader
10. Dr. Dahiru Sani – Founder, Kaduna Business School
11. Dr. Chinedu Odoala – Head, NCAC Secretariat
With this strategic move, Nigeria is taking a bold step into the future by unlocking millions of jobs, increasing intellectual property exports, attracting venture capital, and empowering a new generation of creators, technologists, and entrepreneurs.
Source: https://guardian.ng/news/ministry-launches-council-for-creative-technology-futures/
