The Federal Government has called for stronger investment and partnerships to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s fashion and creative industries.
According to The Guardian, the call was made at the opening of Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 in Abuja, where the government disclosed plans for a new framework aimed at addressing funding, infrastructure, data and market-access challenges in the creative sector.
Musawa targets gaps in creative economy
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa said the government was particularly concerned about the lack of reliable data in the industry.
“One of the things that we did in trying to come up with a framework was to do a proper data analysis,” Musawa said.
She said Nigeria’s growing cultural influence showed that fashion and other creative industries could become stronger drivers of employment and economic growth.
The minister also said the government was working to improve funding, infrastructure and professional support for practitioners.
FG plans one-stop creative facility
Musawa disclosed that the government was developing a one-stop facility where creative practitioners could build their skills and maximise commercial opportunities.
President and CEO of Legendary Gold, Lexy Mojo-Eyes, said Nigeria’s fashion industry had significant potential to create jobs and generate wealth.
He also announced that Nigeria Fashion Week would now hold annually in Abuja from October 1 as part of activities surrounding the country’s Independence celebrations.
Industry stakeholders urged financial institutions and private investors to provide more capital to young designers and creative entrepreneurs.
