PLAYERS in the creative industry have called on the Nigerian government to get more involved in developing the arts sub-sector in Nigeria.

The call was made during a panel discussion at the 5th Annual Integrity Icon Summit organised by the Accountability Lab in Abuja on Thursday.

The panellists included resident artist at the Department of Arts and Culture, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Daniel Akpasop, and Visual Arts consultant Juliet Ezenwa.

There were also Executive Director of Art for Humanity Osaze Efe and the Convener of Art for Health Naij Chidera Aneke, who moderated the discussion.

Originally published in International Center for Investigative Reporting Nigeria