Delphic Council, WISCAR Rally Stakeholders Behind Women’s Creative Leadership

Last updated: July 10, 2026 3:35 pm

Creative industry leaders have called for greater investment in women as Nigeria works to unlock the full economic potential of its creative economy, warning that limited access to funding, leadership opportunities, infrastructure and visibility continues to hold back one of the country’s most important growth sectors.

The call was made at the Women in the Arts: Power, Voice and Economic Impact convening, organised by the National Delphic Council Nigeria in partnership with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR). The gathering brought together leading voices across film, theatre, visual arts, cultural enterprise, public policy and development to examine how women are shaping Nigeria’s creative sector and what must change for them to participate more fully in its growth.

The conversation comes as Nigeria intensifies efforts to position its creative and tourism sectors as major drivers of economic diversification. In 2025, the Federal Government outlined a roadmap targeting $100 billion in GDP contribution by 2030 and the creation of over three million jobs across the creative economy and tourism sectors.

Nigeria’s creative sector already holds significant global relevance, with Nollywood recognised as the second-largest film industry in the world by output, producing over 2,500 films annually. The National Bureau of Statistics also classifies motion picture, sound recording, music production, broadcasting, arts, entertainment and recreation as measurable contributors to national output.

Speaking at the convening, Amina Oyagbola, President of the National Delphic Council Nigeria and Founder of WISCAR, said Nigeria cannot build a globally competitive creative economy while women continue to face barriers to funding, leadership and market access.