FG To Priotise Creative Industry Commercialisation In 2020 – Lai Mohammed - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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November 24, 2019
The Federal Government says as the nation heads intothe year 2020, the successful commercialisation of the Creative industry willbe its number one priority.
The Minister of Information and Culture, LaiMohammed, said this in Lagos at the 6th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA.
AFRIMA is an annual awards event established by theInternational Committee of AFRIMA in collaboration with African Union to rewardand celebrate musical works, talents and creativity around the continent.
The minister said creative industrycommercialisation would create jobs, reduce crime, be a major source of foreignexchange and reduce the nation’s dependence on oil.
Mohammed added that it would rebrand the countryinternationally and boost Gross Domestic Product.
Mohammed said that the government would alsoprioritise the commercialisation of the digital economy.
He said that besides making data cheaper, it wouldensure that owners of content make more money from the use of their works.