CCTF is a pioneering body set to drive innovation in Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries through advanced technologies and platform including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Web3.0, and blockchain.

The CCTF’s mandate is to position Nigeria as a global leader in creative innovation by developing a National Creative-Tech Framework and Roadmap, shaping policy reforms in intellectual property protection, taxation, and technology adoption, and spearheading flagship initiatives such as the Creative Futures Fund, ICE Hubs, and Discover Naija.

These will expand job creation, skills development, and global market access for Nigerian creatives across 49 industry sectors.

Engr. Emembolu is a technology entrepreneur, innovation policy advocate, and current Chairman of the Innovation Support Network (ISN) Nigeria, representing over 220 incubators, accelerators, and innovation hubs nationwide. He is also Co-Convenor of the Omniverse Africa Summit, which unites technology and creative sector leaders from across the continent.

At the heart of the Council’s direction and coordination is Mr. Obi Asika, the dynamic director-general of NCAC, whose track record, leadership and deep industry expertise will anchor the CCTF’s vision, ensure high-level stakeholder engagement, and drive alignment across Nigeria’s diverse creative and technology ecosystems.

The ministry of FMACTCE is led by Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa.

“Our creative economy is a catalyst for technology-driven prosperity. The present is digital, global, and transformative. Through CCTF, we will channel that momentum into capital, ownership, and innovation, enabling more homegrown platforms that consolidate our creatives’ global leadership as owners of their value ecosystems,” said Emembolu.

The NCAC will serve as the Secretariat for the CCTF, whose inaugural council members are:

• Charles Emembolu — TechQuest, IT Expert & Talent Development (Chair)
• Misan Harriman — Director/Photographer
• Dayo Elegbe — Sponge Group (Digital Marketing)
• Bizzle Oshikoya — The Plug (Music & Talent Management)
• Kemi Awodein — MD, Chapel Hill Denham (Investments & Advisory)
• Osas Peter — Founder, BlackAt
• Malik Afegbua — AI Storytelling & Creative Visual Futurism
• Sandra Oyewole — Olajide Oyewole & Co. (IP Lawyer)
• Judith Okonkwo — Imisi 3D; AR & Deep Tech Leader
• Dr. Dahiru Sani — Founder, Kaduna Business School
• Dr Chinedu Odoala – NCAC (CCTF Secretariat)

The CCTF will seek to deliver actionable frameworks, after which implementation will scale nationally and internationally.

Enabling Nigeria gain global competitiveness in the creative industry, CCTF is designed to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Web3, and blockchain across 49 creative sectors, including music, film, fashion, gaming, and digital content, as part of a plan to grow the creative economy beyond $25 billion by 2025.

NCAC Director-General, Obi Asika, called the launch a defining moment. “The launch of the CCTF is a groundbreaking initiative to place Nigeria at the forefront of the global stage, where culture meets code,” he said, adding that the council will provide creators with the platforms, tools, and market access needed to compete internationally.

In its initial phase, the CCTF will establish the National Creative-Tech Framework and Roadmap (2025–2030), aligning with the National AI Strategy, the Digital Economy Policy (2020–2030), and NCAC-led initiatives such as Discover Naija.

“The council will take memoranda from stakeholders and collaborate closely with NCAC sister agencies in the culture and tourism sector,” Asika said. He also stressed the importance of creating a digital environment where Nigerian art, stories, and music are “protected, monetised, and celebrated globally.”

To achieve this, the council will work with global partners including the British Council, UNESCO, Google, Meta, Netflix, the African Development Bank, the European Union, and the University for the Creative Arts UK. These partnerships are expected to drive investment, technical expertise, and international exposure for Nigerian creatives.

The inaugural council is chaired by Charles Emembolu of TechQuest and includes industry leaders such as photographer and director Misan Harriman; AI storytelling specialist Malik Afegbua; AR/VR expert Judith Okonkwo of Imisi 3D; intellectual property lawyer Sandra Oyewole; music executive Bizzle Oshikoya; and Kemi Awodein, Managing Director of Chapel Hill Denham.

With the CCTF, the NCAC is aiming to merge cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology, creating new jobs, drawing investment, and placing Nigeria’s creative sector at the centre of global innovation.