Creative Industry

Accolades for NCAT’s Outstanding Achievement at NTTSummit 2025

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10 months ago

January 2, 2026

Joel Ajayi

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria stands tall as a paragon of excellence, having wholeheartedly embraced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directives for synergy and collaboration between the aviation and tourism sectors.

In a statement issued in Abuja by National President ITPN/Chairman IMOC, NTTSUMMIT 2025 Chief Abiodun Odusanwo reveals that through its dynamic participation in the 8th National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo (NTTSummit 2025) in Abuja, NCAT exemplified visionary leadership, earning the coveted Award of Excellence at the summit’s prestigious Gala Dinner and Award Night.

This well-deserved honour celebrates NCAT’s instrumental role in weaving aviation prowess with tourism innovation, propelling Nigeria toward a brighter, more interconnected economic future under the Renewed Hope Agenda by exploring the inter sections between tourism and transportation, this time, the aviation sector.

As Africa’s foremost aviation training hub since its founding in 1964, NCAT has consistently produced world-class pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals who keep Nigeria’s skies safe and soaring. Little wonders therefore when at NTTSummit, the college’s contributions shone brightly.

NCAT’s very daring moves, under the leadership of Dr. Danjuma Adamu Isma’la, were in addressing critical gaps in infrastructure and skills by fostering partnerships that promise to boost visitor numbers, create thousands of jobs, and elevate tourism’s share of Nigeria’s GDP.

The partnership that promises greater collaborations to check the skill gaps in the industry for enhanced service delivery in line with best global practices.

Therefore, this Award of Excellence won at the NTTSummit, courtesy of the Rector, Dr. Danjuma Isma’ila, is more than a trophy. It is a testament to NCAT’s unwavering dedication under the stewardship of its rector and faculty, who inspire a new generation to bridge sectors for national prosperity.

NCAT’s proactive stance at the summit not only aligned with presidential mandates but also ignited a ripple effect of collaboration among stakeholders, proving that true progress lies in unity.

Bravo to NCAT, Zaria! Your achievements light the path for aviation-tourism synergy, and we eagerly anticipate your continued ascent in shaping Nigeria’s global tourism narrativewith the aviation sector as the leading light.

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CAFA Targets $500bn Fashion Economy At Canex Wknd 2026

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1 week ago

November 1, 2026

The Gleamer

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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