Harness potentials in creative economy, Presidency tasks Nigerian youths

Mrs Adejoke Orelope Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, has admonished youths in the country to harness vast potential of the creative economy to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, (SDGs).

Adefulire who gave the charge on Tuesday at the SDG creative conference held in SDG Centre, Iragbiji, Boripe local government area of Osun State, noted that the Nigerian government has demonstrated strong commitment in the overall implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Represented by Dr. Bala Yunusa, he applauded the strides of Osun state government for their unrelented love towards total implementation of the SDGs.

According to her, “There are huge potential in the Nigerian youth. Our population is useful, and we can only think through creativity innovation to tap the huge potential for the creative economic.

“What is happening in Osun is a sub national conference trying to link the potential of the creative economy to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, within the framework of the SDGs.

“You will recall that this administration has created stand-alone Ministry of creative economy, culture and tourism to drive the creative economy. Policies and programmes are being implemented in this regard.”

Speaking, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke reaffirmed his administration’s resolved to nurture the creative economy, while highlighting its vital role in achieving the SDGs by 2030.
Adeleke said creativity and innovation are critical to building a sustainable future, noting that Osun State is ready to lead this charge.

He said Osun State is blessed with a heritage that inspires the imagination.

source: hallmarknews.com

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