By Rwang Tengwong
The Plateau State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a renowned entertainment company, Chocolate City, to boost the creative industry in the state.
Signing the MoU over the weekend, Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang said partnership will provide a platform for the development of young talents and create opportunities for economic growth in the state.
The governor who was represented by Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Hospitality added that it will correct the negative narratives about Plateau state and tell the true story of a Plateau person who is hardworking and creative.
Leading the delegation from Chocolate City, Audu Maikori who is Chairman of the entertainment Company said the partnership follows a similar MoU between Chocolate City and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy in March.
Maikori described the partnership as personal, adding that Plateau state is dear to Chocolate City as the company has it’s roots from Jos and it has worked with many artists from the state.
According to Maikori and spoke alongside the CEO of Chocolate City, Abuchi Peter Ugwu, said under the partnership, infrastructures that can turn Jos into a production destination will be built to help Plateau youth compete globally and earn sustainable income.
They added that the hub will feature recording and podcast studios, a radio station, film production facilities, performance spaces, and a tech-driven training program in collaboration with ALX Africa.
Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Ibrahim Musa Ashoms, said the Plateau state government under Governor Mutfwang is committed to empowering young people, stressing that under the present administration, no MoU signed has failed.
