Creative Industry

NTDA Felicitates with President Bola Tinubu on His 74th Birthday

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8 months ago

March 29, 2026

Cyril Ogar

The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority has extended warm birthday wishes to His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu (GCFR) commending his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to national development.

In a statement issued on behalf of the Authority, the Director-General, Ola Awakan, described the President’s birthday as a moment to celebrate a distinguished leader whose dedication to public service, democratic values, and the progress of Nigeria continues to inspire citizens across the country.

The Authority praised President Tinubu’s resilience and reform-driven agenda under the Renewed Hope initiative, noting that his administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to economic growth, national unity, and institutional transformation.

NTDA further acknowledged the President’s support for the tourism sector, highlighting its critical role in diversifying the nation’s economy, promoting cultural heritage, and enhancing Nigeria’s global image.

The Director-General, Ola Awakan said;

“Mr. President, your commitment to national development and your strategic vision for a prosperous Nigeria continue to inspire confidence across all sectors.

We at the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority remain fully aligned with your agenda and are dedicated to showcasing Nigeria’s rich tourism potential to the world under your leadership.”

The Authority also offered prayers for the President’s continued wisdom, strength, and good health as he leads the nation toward greater heights.

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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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