A critical milestone will be attained today, as the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), announces the launch of the Council for Creative Technology Futures (CCTF).
A statement made available to Nigerian Anchor in Abuja describes the launch as a groundbreaking national initiative designed to place Nigeria at the forefront of global innovation where culture meets code.
In the statement pushed out by Dr. Dennis Olofu Head, Media National Council for Arts and Culture the launch enjoys full approval from the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE).
He states that the launch represents a bold step towards the realisation of a Nigeria creative economy projected to surpass $25 billion by 2025.
Membership
Dr. Olofu stated that membership of the council shall be pro bono and composed to reflect national service ethos and a shared commitment to a digitally empowered creative sector.
It was further stated that in its first phase, the Council will establish foundational frameworks and deliverables, paving the way forward for the cci and the creator economy, Strategic partnerships will be developed with the British Council, University for the creative arts United kingdom, UNESCO, Google, Meta, AfDB, Giz,
European Union, Netflix, and other key development and technology partners—mobilizing investment, technical expertise, and global exposure for Nigeria’s creative-tech future.
The members of the council are: Charles Emembolu – TechQuest, Talent Development (Chairman), Misan Harriman – Director & Photographer, Dayo Elegbe – Sponge Group, Digital Marketing, Bizzle Oshikoya – The Plug, Music & Talent Management and Kemi Awodein – MD, Chapel Hill Denham.
Others are, Osas Peter – Founder, BlackAt, Malik Afegbua – AI Storytelling & Creative Visual Futurism, Sandra Oyewole – IP Lawyer, Olajide Oyewole & Co., Judith Okonkwo – Imisi 3D, AR & New Technology Leader, Dr. Dahiru Sani – Founder, Kaduna Business School and Dr. Chinedu Odoala – Head, NCAC Secretariat
Dr. Olofu asserts that Nigeria continues to shape global narratives across music, film, fashion, gaming, and digital content as the CCTF plays the role of “ a highlevel policy, strategy, and implementation platform for harnessing emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Web3, and blockchain across over 49 creative industry sectors.’
Quoting Obi Asika, the Director General of NCAC Dr.Olofu wrote “This Council is about merging culture and code, storytelling and smart contracts, heritage and innovation.”
The Director General was also quoted as saying, “We are not just reacting to global change we are leading it from Africa.”
“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.”
Mandates of the CCTF
The core mandate of the Council for Creative Economy Features comprises guiding Nigeria’s creative industries into a digitally empowered future that drives job creation and economic growth, as well as equipping creators with global tools, platforms, and market access.
Its mandate also entails enhancing Nigeria’s position as a cultural and technological powerhouse.
It was also stated that the CCTF will deliver the National Creative-Tech Framework & Roadmap (2025–2030), aligning 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.
The council will also take memorandum from stakeholders and collaborate closely with NCAC sister agencies in culture and tourism and memorandum from interested stakeholders’ angle.
It will also advance global advocacy to elevate Nigeria’s creative sector on international platforms and look for the best-in-class solutions to drive economic growth.
