Nigeria to have a theme song – Minister declares

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria will soon have a theme song.

The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa who disclosed this on Thursday has called on songwriters across the country to think in that direction.

Musa-Musawa made the revelation after she officially assumed duty as the first female minister to hold the portfolio.

She was received by the Permanent Secretary, Directors, and other Senior Officers,, as well as members of Staff of the Ministry, with a loud ovation.

In a brief remark, the minister, who expressed delight with the warm reception, specially appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for considering her worthy to serve in such a capacity.

She promised to give her best to the rebranding of Nigeria’s image.

The minister maintained that the country can no longer be associated with negativity such as poverty, fraud, terrorism and other forms of criminality.

Barr Musa-Musawa, however, said to change the nation’s image positively beyond the shores of this country will require the collective support of all well-meaning Nigerians.

She noted that the Nigerian creative industry has come of age, and it is time to project it in a new exportable dimension for improved foreign earnings.

Hence, she said Nigerians should expect innovative and inspiring concepts to drive and support the sector in the coming weeks.