The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (FMACCE), has partnered with Google to launch a training initiative aimed at empowering 2,500 young creators across Nigeria, expanding this number to 10,000. I’m making plans.
The program, delivered by Dell York Creative Academy, marks a key milestone in FMACCE’s Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP), which aims to drive skills development, innovation and foster public-private partnerships in Nigeria’s creative sector. It’s a thing.
Led by FMACCE and implemented by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), CLAP aims to equip aspiring creators with essential skills while fostering sustainable growth of Nigeria’s creative industries .
NCAC leverages its extensive network and experience in the cultural sector to ensure the success of its programs.
What participants will get In collaboration with Google and the Del York Creative Academy, participants will receive hands-on training in all key areas of the creative economy, including music, film, animation, content creation, live production, and audio.
The Honorable Minister of FMACCE, Hannatu Musa Msawa, spoke on the initiative and expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration:
“This partnership underscores our commitment to nurturing Nigeria’s creative talent. By equipping young people with the skills to thrive in the creative industries, we are not only creating jobs but also making Nigeria We have established ourselves as a world leader in cultural exports.
“This program is consistent with the President’s A New Hope Agenda and will help our nation’s youth drive innovation and contribute to economic growth.”
The six-week training will provide participants with foundational skills in visual storytelling and creative video content production, covering key areas such as storyboarding, filming, editing, motion graphics, and AI integration in the creative process. Masu. You will receive three weeks of intensive face-to-face instruction, culminating in the creation of a high-quality visual content project. why is it important Olumide Faregan, EMEA Music and Culture Manager at Google SSA, emphasized the importance of this initiative:
“This initiative recognizes often overlooked talent in the creative industries. By empowering these 2,500 professionals and ultimately expanding to 10,000 across Nigeria, we are We are investing in the future of cultural influence and economic prosperity.”
Linus Idahosa, Chairman and CEO of Del York Group, highlighted the impact of the program, noting that the partnership with Google bridges the gap between creative practitioners and corporate stakeholders. did. According to him, by equipping young talent with industry-relevant skills, the initiative will develop a new generation of creative entrepreneurs and strengthen the corporate sector’s ability to leverage creative expertise for business growth. I will. Applications for the training program will open on October 8th and close on October 30th. Interested applicants can register via the Del York Creative Academy portal here. Follow us for breaking news and market information.
