E
stablished
2023
About
Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism
and the
Creative Economy
The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACCE) was established on 21* August 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a beacon of hope and progress in the realization of the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration. The creative economy in Nigeria has long thrived independently, but with the inception of the Ministry, a new era of government support and guidance has emerged. The Ministry is dedicated to bridging the gap by offering updated policy guides that adapt to the cultural and technological shifts sweeping across Africa and the global stage. FMACCE is not just a Ministry; it is a catalyst for innovation, growth, and the empowerment of Nigeria’s vibrant cultural and creative sector. Vision of the Ministry
Vision of the Ministry
To promote the development of Nigeria’s culture and creative economy as a viable resource for economic diversification while enhancing the country’s cultural legacy to be a world-renowned center for creativity, innovation and cultural expression.
Mission of the Ministry
To create an enabling environment that encourages artistic excellence, promotes diversity and creativity preserves Nigeria’s cultural heritage and facilitates economic diversification through creative economy, wealth creation and value addition.
Mandate
Provide enabling environment for exposure of the positive elements of the Nation’s Art and Culture and to harness the potential of Nigeria’s creative industries.