The Minister made this known during a a press conference in Abuja to herald the 2016 edition of the festival, to be held in Uyo, AkwaIbom State from the second to ninth of Ocober, with the theme “Exploring the Goldmine Inherent in the Nigerian Creative Industry”.
He said NAFEST, which was introduced in 1970 as a vehicle to foster unity among the various sections of the country after the 30-month civil war, would now be explored to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s economy.
The Minister further said the new direction of the festival which attracts participants from the thirty six states as well as the Federal Capital Territory, is reflected in the theme of this year’s festival which is geared towards using various cultural products and expressions to develop a creative economy and at the same time, promote the patronage of Made-in-Nigeria products.
