FMACTCE, NSC sign MoU to establish National Arts and Sports Innovation Hub
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a National Arts, Cultural, Creative, Tourism and Sports Innovation Hub at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium precinct in Abuja.
The MoU, signed on Thursday, aims to leverage Nigeria’s creative, cultural, and sports sectors to drive national development, youth empowerment, and global recognition.
The planned Hub will feature a National Museum of Arts and Culture, Entertainment Arena and Performance Centre, Youth Creative and Entrepreneurship Centre, Eco-Villas and Eco-Lodges, Family Recreational Park, Cultural Lounges and Marketplaces, Mounted Games Arena, and a Sports Heritage Pavilion.
At the signing ceremony, FMACTCE Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa disclosed that the partnership has the potential to empower the young generation, teach them about our culture, and provide capacity building.
“If this model is replicated in every state, it will positively impact the economy, create jobs, and reduce insecurity,” she added.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, NSC Chairman, highlighted the commission’s alignment with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda on sports, pledging to revamp facilities, showcase Nigeria’s sports and culture, and transform the stadium into a sports city that creates value for creatives.
The partnership will facilitate inter-agency coordination, promote integrated strategies linking sports with arts, culture, tourism, and the creative economy, and encourage public-private dialogue and stakeholder engagement.
The project will operate under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with FMACTCE and NSC providing institutional support for government approvals and alignment.
