…PROMISES TO STRENGHTEN THE CULTURE ECONOMY OF AFRICA AND CHINA
Olusegun
Runsewe, Director General National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and
President, Africa region of the world crafts council (WCC), has been appointed
chairman, Africa China Exchange Society (ACCAES).
Runsewe
who in two years has changed the narratives of Nigeria’s cultural economy and
fostered strategic cultural exchange among African nations through multi-cultural
marketing platform, was chosen by the global body for his visionary leadership
in fronting Africa Arts and Crafts, for driving an excellent cultural exchange platform between African countries
and the people’s republic of China.
The
ACCAES Chairmanship position which is for a duration of five years, is expected
to help concretize and redefine the values of African Culture, Arts and Crafts
in the eyes of the Chinese with intent to create not only a viable and thriving
cultural market between Africa and China but substantially to increase the
China tourism traffic to Africa.
Speaking
on the appointment, Runsewe commended the Africa China Exchange Society for
finding him credible to improve the fortunes of the progressive body in Africa
and promised not disappoint the culture community in both countries.
He
explained that his position as Africa Region President of World Craft Council,
is added advantage and would provide the needed insight to navigate the huge
cultural map of Africa and China.
“As
ever, am determined to put my heart to this initiative and the vision behind the
formation of the organization. We have the products, the markets and will power
to collaborate with China to bring the people of both continents together and
empower them.
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