The Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OVP) on Creative and Digital Economy, in partnership with the Cross River State Government through the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA), and Wema Bank has successfully completed the 8 week-long pilot phase of the Creative Accelerator Program (CAP). This partnership underscores the Governor’s vision to create jobs for our teeming youths.
The CAP serves as a platform for individuals pursuing careers in creative fields such as fashion design, arts and crafts, music, photography, and more. The program provides comprehensive training and mentorship, equipping participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive creative landscape.
Through a series of workshops and hands-on sessions, participants gained insights into various aspects of the creative industry, including business development, marketing, intellectual property, and financial management. Renowned industry experts shared their experiences and offered valuable guidance to aspiring creatives.
The graduation of these 100 participants will birth the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to train 5000 creatives in the State and further boost efforts to foster a vibrant creative economy in Cross River State and empower a new generation of creative entrepreneurs who are POISED to contribute to the State’s economic development and cultural landscape, Great Ogban, Director-General, MEDA
