Otunba Segun Runsewe, Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has made some revelations.

He said; “The creative industry is the sector worse hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. 70 per cent of people in the creative sector, including photographers, fashion makers, and others do not earn monthly salaries but make their living from their handiworks from day-to-day.”

“The Federal Government has set up the committee to advise and implement measures to cushion the devastating effects of the pandemic on the sector.”

“I have interacted with some people in the sector, including shoemakers, tailors, and those in the hospitality sector to ascertain how they are affected by the disease.”

“The report will ascertain how many were affected, how much that was lost and other challenges affecting the creative sector will also e looked into.”

“The report of the committee has been submitted to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, he is working tirelessly to ensure that the report got a positive outcome.”