Nigeria is betting on its fast-growing artistic financial system to cement its standing as a continental hub for trend.
The Federal Ministry of Artwork, Tradition, Tourism, and the Artistic Financial system, in partnership with The Trend Academy Abuja, introduced the launch of a nationwide coaching program for designers, tailors and inventive entrepreneurs.
In accordance with the ministry, the coaching will cowl two main areas: Sample Making & Skilled Stitching Methods and Trend Enterprise & Branding. Organizers say the curriculum is designed not solely to sharpen artistic expertise but in addition to organize contributors for the calls for of a globalized {industry}.
What Hannatu Musawa stated
“Our artistic {industry} holds immense potential, and this collaboration with The Trend Academy Abuja is a daring step in the direction of constructing a talented workforce and positioning Nigeria as a frontrunner in trend innovation throughout Africa.” stated Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Artwork, Tradition, Tourism, and the Artistic Financial system, in a press release.
She described the style {industry} as a key driver of youth employment and cultural diplomacy.
The partnership displays a rising recognition by policymakers that trend alongside music and movie has turn out to be one in all Nigeria’s most seen cultural exports. Business analysts estimate that trend contributes billions of naira yearly to Nigeria’s GDP, however many designers battle to entry coaching, financing, and world markets.
For Nina Kwande, Director of The Trend Academy Abuja, this system is an opportunity to bridge that hole. “We’re excited to work with the Ministry to nurture expertise, foster entrepreneurship, and supply entry to industry-ready coaching that actually makes a distinction,” she stated.
