FEDERAL Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and the Nigerian Singer-Songwriter, Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj in its efforts to projecting the country
to the rest of the world.

The Minister of Tourism, culture and National Orientation, Chief Edem Duke who made this known in Abuja during a separate visit by the D’banji and the PMAN in Abuja noted that Nigeria Music Industry had grown tremendously that it could not be ruled out in any strategy to positively project the country.

“The ministry as a citadel of entertainment sector wishes to work with you to redefine the Nigeria entertainment industry
for better. It takes level headed professional to be able to resonate in the mind of the millions Nigerians,” the minister told D’banj. He added “whatever Nollywood had become today, the country’s music industry played a major role, therefore it will not be out of place to partner with you as it related to the centenary celebration”.

Responding, D’banji said Nigeria Entertainment Industry was one of the biggest in the world, and it had potential to turn the fortune of the country around, if properly managed, urging the federal government not to focus only on the oil.
“Right now, music is very universal and all of people all over the world are now listening to African music, I want every
one to come and see how great Nigeria is, let them not focus only on the oil,” he urged.

In her separate remarks, the President of PMAN, Hajia Amina Dangaji applauded government’s effort to promote the country’s image through the project ‘Fascinating Nigeria’, and promised to assist “to make known our admirable features
and diverse cultures to the world positively”.

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