British Council don talk say the recent state visit of Bola Tinubu to United Kingdom go help strengthen cultural relationship and also grow Nigeria creative industry through better partnerships and long-term collaboration.
For statement wey Chengetai Mujakachi, Regional Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa sign, the organisation say dem proud to take part in the visit.
According to the statement, the visit open big opportunity for both countries to improve cultural ties and support the growth of creative industries, wey dem see as important drivers of economic development.
British Council explain say during the visit, Nigeria and UK announce two key developments to improve their cooperation for culture and creative sector. Dem say this move show strong commitment to build long-term partnership and ensure sustainability for the industry.
The organisation add say the new agreement go bring more structured collaboration, wey go help strengthen Nigeria creative economy through better systems, improved infrastructure and stronger professional capacity.
Dem also talk say the aim na to deliver real long-term value through stronger partnerships and technical cooperation between both countries.
British Council highlight say creative economy dey play big role for economic growth, job creation, innovation and cultural influence for both Nigeria and UK.
For UK, creative industry na one of the fastest growing sectors, supported by government funding, investment and policies wey dey boost innovation, skills development and international partnerships.
Dem also note say Nigerian government dey plan to grow its creative sector through policy reforms, skills training and partnerships between government and private sector to improve global competitiveness and increase foreign exchange earnings.
The statement further explain say the UK/Nigeria bilateral cultural season go support creative systems through artistic collaboration, infrastructure development, skills training and access to international markets.
According to the plan, the programme go also help creatives from both countries connect better, use new technology, and build lasting partnerships wey go continue even after the programme end.
Activities for the cultural season go happen for both countries by 2028, after about two years of planning, engagement and programme development.
Meanwhile, UK Arts Minister, Ian Murray, talk say culture get power to unite people and create new opportunities for growth.
He add say UK get one of the largest Nigerian diaspora populations in Europe, which make am easier to build stronger cultural and creative connections between both countries.
