The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy under the leadership of Hannatu Musawa has announced that the Federal Executive Council has approved the Creative & Tourism Infrastructure Corporation (CTICo) and Creative Leap Acceleration Programme (CLAP) to create potentials to grow the creative and tourism sector.
Musawa introduced CTICo, a public-private initiative to build, fund, and develop world-class infrastructure for creatives, investors, and tourists.
According to the Minister, the CTICo is not just about buildings but about creating opportunities, growing businesses, and making Nigeria a global creative powerhouse.
According to Musawa, Nigeria needs CTICo due to several factors hindering the growth of its creative and tourism sectors. These include a lack of essential infrastructure, limited investment due to poor facilities, a need for large-scale job creation in the creative economy, and untapped potential for global cultural influence. Additionally, there is a significant economic opportunity to generate $100 billion that remains untapped due to these challenges.
CLAP is a national initiative designed to position Nigeria as a global leader in the creative economy. It provides structured training, mentorship, and funding to help creatives scale their careers. By establishing creative hubs across the country, CLAP creates an ecosystem where innovation thrives.
According to the minister, CLAP will run through a structured system that ensures sustainability and efficiency.
“A strong governance framework will guide its development, while a public-private partnership model will drive resource management. Financial and operational aspects will be carefully overseen, with strategic collaborations supporting key areas like legal frameworks, funding, and digital infrastructure,” Musawa said in the official statement.
CTICo is poised to provide world-class infrastructure for film, music, fashion, arts, and tourism by bringing together the government, private investors, and international partners. This initiative, according to the minister, will boost local industries, attract foreign investments, and increase Nigeria’s cultural exports, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem that fuels long-term economic prosperity.
CTICo’s success is supported by key partnerships with the Nigerian Government through relevant public institutions, International Finance and Development Institutions that provide funding and strategic support, Global Organizations contributing expertise and capacity-building initiatives, and Major Foundations supporting innovation and sustainable impact. According to the minister, these combined partnerships will drive the funding, expertise, and innovation required for CTICo to achieve its goals.
CTICo will be structured as a limited liability company with independent management. The Nigerian government will hold a 25-49 percent minority stake, ensuring private sector efficiency while maintaining national interests.
The Honourable Minister has ensured that CTICo follows governance models inspired by successful PPPs like NIBSS and NLNG, ensuring transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
The Honourable Minister is driving key projects to transform Nigeria’s creative and tourism sectors. CTICo will revive Obudu Resort and Yankari Game Reserve, develop the Abuja Creative City, and expand Nollywood with 5,000 new cinema screens.
CLAP is set to drive economic transformation by contributing to Nigeria’s $100 billion creative industry goal. The program will create two million jobs by 2030 while strengthening Nigeria’s position in film, music, fashion, gaming, and digital art. With 600 creative hubs nationwide, the industry is poised for unprecedented growth.
Other projects include the Wole Soyinka Creative City in Lagos, the Centre for African Arts, a Digital Distribution Network, and the National Arena expansion to 100,000 capacity. These initiatives will create jobs, attract investment, and elevate Nigeria’s creative economy.
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