Nigeria, Oct. 2 -- National Theatre General Manager, Tola Akerele, has explained how the newly reopened Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts will be sustained, describing its future as central to Nigeria's creative and cultural economy.

Speaking at the inauguration of the renovated facility on 1 October, which coincided with Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary, Ms Akerele praised President Bola Tinubu, the Bankers' Committee, and the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy for their roles in restoring the iconic monument.

She said the reopening signalled a new era for Nigerian creatives and cultural practitioners.

Outlining the long-term model for the centre, Ms Akerele said it would be sustained through a ...