As part of an ongoing collaboration, the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) is supporting this year’s Senior Executive Course 48 (SEC 48) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) with knowledge materials and technical guidance on the creative economy. The knowledge materials, sourced from journals, blogs, documents, research papers, peer-reviewed articles, and policy statements from Nigerian, African, and global sources, are designed and produced to strengthen the Orange Economy and support robust creative interventions, especially for young Nigerians. Senior Executive Course 48 has been mandated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to study the Orange Economy and produce recommendations on how to explore its opportunities for sustainable national development. According to a report by LT First Integrated Management Group, Nigeria’s creative sector, which includes media, entertainment, beauty, lifestyle, visual arts, tourism, and hospitality, is projected to soar to a staggering $15 billion by 2025. It is currently positioned as the country’s second-largest employer and has the potential to generate 2.7 million jobs by 2025. Additionally, the sector is set to contribute ₦5 trillion to the national GDP. The creative economy holds significant economic potential, driving growth, employment, and wealth creation across diverse sectors. From the film industry’s contribution to GDP to export earnings from fashion and music, creative industries play a vital role in Nigeria’s economic landscape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mandated NIPSS Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, to carry out out a study on “Orange Economy, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development” in the firm belief that Nigeria can harness the economic impact of its creative industries to fuel sustainable development, foster innovation, and enhance global competitiveness. SEC 48 is expected to provide guidance to the federal government on how to harness the potential in sectors such as culture, arts, media, fashion, film, music, tourism, design, and digital innovation. The collaboration between dRPC and NIPSS will be continuous and is expected to significantly deepen the integration of civil society perspectives and expertise into the SEC 48 studies and policy recommendations.
