The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) was established by Act 93 of 1993, as a joint initiative of the Nigerian Government and UNESCO during the World Decade for Cultural Development Programme (1988-1997), which emphasized the cultural dimension of development. The idea is also enunciated in the Cultural Policy for Nigeria (1988).
Our Vision: NICO has the vision to be the apex and leading Cultural Training Institute in Nigeria and Nigeria’s contribution to world progress and civilization through research and documentation and cultural assets and services, both tangible and intangible. NICO also has the mandate to train cultural officers, motivators and communicators who would be grounded in Nigerian cultural realities.
NICO Objectives
Section 3 of the Act establishing NICO, the objectives and functions
- Orientation Serve as a focus for orientation in cultural matters for Nigeria’s policymakers and other government officials.
- Cultural Materials Develop cultural materials for promoting the cultural image of Nigeria nationally and internationally and use them for the realization of the nation’s Cultural Diplomacy objectives.
- Trainings Train Cultural Development Officers who will integrate Nigeria’s culture into the educational system at all levels to facilitate the practical application of the Nigerian culture in everyday activity.
- Research Sponsor and undertake research into all aspects of Nigeria’s arts and culture.
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