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Runway songs 20207/29/2023 He added that the achievement of the sector was one that filled him with pride as it demonstrates the grit determination and natural talent that exists in the Nigerian polity, and that it had the potential to become the hub for exporting Nigeria’s culture.īuhari also praised Afro-fusion artistes, Burna Boy and Wizkid who won Grammy awards last year. “This is further underlined by a recent report on Nigeria’s creative industry, which showed that the industry is positioned as the second largest employer and has the potential to produce 2.7 million new jobs by 2025.” “The projections are promising, as the sector is expected to be worth over USD10 billion by the end of 2021, making a significant contribution to the nation’s GDP. The President also underscored the potentials of the creative sector to unlock Nigeria’s economy and increase employment opportunities for young people. ![]() He added that his administration would continue to support youths through education, sports and sciences “as we create the enabling environment for tech-driven investment-led telecommunications-enabled creative economy and prepare our nation for the emerging new world. At the same time, as a listening government, we will do all we can to ensure equity and justice for all Nigerians against all forms of brutality.” “They must eschew violence, drugs, cultism, fraud and other criminality and use their God-given talent to build a new world order. That’s why we call on all young people to be law-abiding in whatever country they find themselves, to seek the power of their creativity and hard work to make the world a better place. We are here to celebrate the birth of Nigerian culture as we unleash the power of youth for a new positive image for Nigeria. “I’m here to support this initiative and celebrate all our young people around Nigeria and the world. It is a city described as the Jewel of the Middle East where the best of Nigeria’s fashion and entertainment have come out in full force to celebrate our great country on this day that marks Nigeria’s Day at the Dubai Expo 2020. “I’m very glad to be here to witness another landmark achievement for the country: the first ARISE Fashion Week in Dubai. ![]() ![]() ![]() President Buhari commended the organisers of the ARISE Fashion Week for showcasing Nigeria’s fashion and arts to the world, while describing his as a listening government that would ensure justice and equity for all Nigerians. The atmosphere was further electrified with performances by Nigerian music superstar, D’banj and international act, Akon who brought the night to a memorable close. The event, held at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, was in commemoration of Nigeria’s Day at the ongoing World Expo 2020 and had in attendance, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, who represented President, Muhammadu Buhari.įashion designers like Lisa Folawiyo, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Kenneth Ize, Onalaja, Ziva Lagos and Hudayya showcased dynamic creativity that celebrated the vibrancy of Nigerian fashion.
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