Young creatives and entrepreneurs gathered at the 2025 African Hair Summit hosted by University of Lagos (UNILAG) students got a powerful message from a top Lagos official: Culture is not just identity, it’s economic power.
EpeInsights report that the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, urged the youth to tap into the rich well of African heritage as a pathway to empowerment and sustainable business growth.
“Entrepreneurship isn’t just about having capital,” Aregbe told the enthusiastic audience.
“It begins with building the right structures, developing strong networks, and understanding the power of branding.”
Addressing a room full of students, creatives and aspiring business owners, he described the summit as “a profound moment to engage with young minds shaping the future,” and called on participants to arm themselves with the right knowledge and strategies to unlock the wealth of opportunities hidden in Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries.
Aregbe also reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s ongoing commitment to nurturing small businesses and supporting visionary youth.
According to him, Lagos is not only a hub for culture and creativity but a city of “bold dreams, inspiring stories, and shared success.”
He encouraged attendees to remain innovative and resilient in their pursuits, assuring them that the state would continue to foster a thriving environment for entrepreneurship across sectors.
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