Creative Industry
9th National Tourism Transportation Summit 2026: Keyamo, Musawa to Deliver Keynote Addresses
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the 9th National Tourism Transportation Summit & Expo (NTTSummit) 2026.
The announcement was made in Abuja by the National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) and Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Organising Committee for the summit, Chief Abiodun Odusanwo.
Scheduled to hold from Monday, July 27 to Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, the annual summit will bring together key policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders from the aviation, maritime, rail, road transportation, tourism and hospitality sectors to explore strategies for strengthening collaboration and driving sustainable economic growth.
This year’s summit is themed “Tourism and Transportation: Building Connectivity and Mobility for Sustainable Development.”
According to Chief Odusanwo, the event will serve as a strategic platform for government and the private sector to develop practical solutions that strengthen the synergy between transportation and tourism.
“The summit provides a critical Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) interface where stakeholders can align policy with private sector execution to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development,” he said.
He added that discussions will focus on developing actionable roadmaps that enhance national connectivity, improve mobility and build a resilient economy through integrated transport and tourism policies.
The participation of Minister Festus Keyamo comes at a significant time following his recent appointment by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as the African Champion for the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa (IATP). His keynote address is expected to highlight ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s aviation sector, including airport infrastructure development, airline support initiatives and stronger integration between air transport and tourism destinations.
Similarly, Minister Hannatu Musawa is expected to outline the Federal Government’s efforts to reposition Nigeria as a preferred tourism destination by leveraging transportation infrastructure to stimulate domestic and international tourism. Her presentation is also expected to spotlight the role of the creative economy and cultural assets in advancing the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda through economic diversification.
Describing the event as Nigeria’s foremost platform for tourism and transportation stakeholders, Chief Odusanwo said the summit has, over the years, evolved into the country’s leading forum for promoting intermodal collaboration and industry partnerships.
“The 9th edition offers a unique opportunity for policymakers, investors and private sector operators to chart sustainable pathways for the future of mobility, tourism and hospitality in Nigeria,” he stated.
Activities for the summit will commence with a City Walk on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Garki, Abuja, ahead of the main conference.
Participants will engage in high-level panel discussions, technical sessions, networking engagements and exhibitions designed to strengthen partnerships across the tourism and transportation value chains.
Since receiving approval as an annual national event, the National Tourism Transportation Summit & Expo, organised by the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) in collaboration with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, has continued to foster stronger linkages between transportation and tourism.
The organisers noted that the annual gathering has become an important platform for promoting integrated policies, enhancing connectivity, creating employment opportunities and advancing inclusive and sustainable economic development through the tourism-transport ecosystem.
Creative Industry
CAFA Targets $500bn Fashion Economy At Canex Wknd 2026
Joel Ajayi
The Confederation of African Fashion (CAFA) will present its roadmap to grow Africa’s fashion economy from an estimated $30 billion to $500 billion at CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos.
Marking its first anniversary on November 5, CAFA will unveil a joint stand with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly the National Arts Theatre, on November 5, 2026.
CAFA President, Aare (Prof.) Lai Labode, said the institution works with African governments to align sourcing, production, trade and intellectual property policies, ensuring African creativity generates greater value for African businesses and communities.
Nigeria became the first country to sign the African Fashion Industry Growth Charter on November 5, 2025, when the Honourable Minister Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa signed on behalf of the Federal Government.
Speaking ahead of the unveiling, Minister Musawa said: “Afroliganza seeks to build a structured, values-driven fashion economy rooted in African heritage, led by African institutions, and positioned for global impact.”
On employment potential, the minister emphasized that Investment in fashion will create millions of jobs, particularly for women and youth.
Registered in Rwanda, with an office in Kigali and a desk at the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, CAFA is also working with Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs towards African Union adoption of the Charter. Rwanda is progressing towards becoming its second participating country and the first in East Africa.
Its first year saw fifty nations gather at the Egbaliganza-Lisabi Festival in Abeokuta and a signed MoU with Türkiye’s ASRIAD.
CAFA’s programmes promote processing African raw materials into finished apparel locally. ‘Own What We Create’ addresses intellectual property protection, while the CAFA Certified Seal and CAFA Heritage Mark support standards and authenticity. African Global Fashion Houses are currently being established across international markets.
The African Global Fashion Games will debut in Nigeria in 2028, bringing designers together under national colours. Held every three years, the Games will alternate between African and international hosts, combining competition with investor meetings, deal signings and policy discussions. Its Instant Craft event gives competing nations identical materials and a fixed clock, placing skill at the centre of the contest.
CAFA is inviting creatives, fashion designers, artisans, diplomats, economists, investors and policymakers to its CANEX stand. Visitors can explore the roadmap, ask questions and identify opportunities to contribute through design, manufacturing, investment, research, trade and international partnerships. The stand will be open daily from November 5 to 8.
CAFA calls on the African Union to adopt the Charter, and governments to sign the Games Register and form national teams.
“Fashion has always told the world who Africa is. Now Africa will decide what fashion pays,” Aare Prof. Lai Labode said.
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