Mr Asika said, “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 that the festival sought to bring together stakeholders in the arts and culture industry.
The minister said that the programme is envisioned to contribute $100 billion to Nigeria’s GDP by 2030.
Mr Runsewe said it was time to be practical about tackling the problem of unemployment confronting the nation.
The movie co-produced by Jade Osiberu and Kemi Lala-Akindoju, premiered on April 7 and has generated reactions from the Lagos State government.
“Up till this morning, many people in London, Canada, Germany begging to come back home. Most people are not aware of this. They are just saying, ‘I want to leave’.”
The director-general stressed that NAFEST should be portrayed as a festival of national unity and peaceful co-existence.
The NCAC hosted over 43 members of the diplomatic community to strengthen cultural relations and network Nigerian crafts to the world.
