28/07/2026
As part of the strong and growing creative relationship between Nigeria and Canada, today my Office welcomed Mr. David Sproule, High Commissioner (Acting) of Canada to Nigeria; Mr. Carlos Rojas Arbulu, Deputy High Commissioner; and Ms. Funmike Sojinuga, Trade Commissioner, for a continued conversation on the creative industries and the diverse platforms we share for collaboration between our countries.
I expressed how encouraged we remain by Canada’s consistent openness to and support for the creative industries, as well as the opportunities this creates for our creatives to collaborate across borders.
From the global platform that the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) provides for filmmakers, to the Flavours of Nigeria Festival and the forthcoming staging of The Headies in Canada, the relationship between our two creative landscapes is increasingly finding expression in platforms that bring our talent, stories and cultural identities into closer rhythm.
The engagement provided an opportunity to reflect on how we can further cultivate this partnership, building bridges that do more than connect two nations, but create enduring impact for Nigerian and Canadian creatives alike.
The work, as always, continues - for the growth and prosperity of our nation’s creative economy.
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