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History
The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) is the umbrella body of theatre and allied arts practitioners across Nigeria registered in 1990 under the Land Perpetual Succession Act of 196D, cap 68, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, to regulate the practice and oversee the welfare of practitioners.
The Association has through its engagement with the government and relevant institutions, advocacy policies, and capacity-building programs help move theater practice from being a mere hobby to a robust profession creating jobs and career fulfillment for millions of young Nigerians, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP, as well as promoting the image of Nigeria across the globe.
With twenty-seven (27) chapters across Nigeria, NANTAP has in its 32 years of existence positively impacted the Nigerian entertainment sector through her many local, national, regional, and international collaborations.One of such partnerships with the International Theatre Institute (ITI).Paris in 1991, brought Nigeria into the global celebration of the World Theatre Day, which today is a significant part of our national cultural calendar.
NANTAP’s affiliations and collaborations with global cultural institutions like International Theatre Institute(IT), International Federation of Actors (FIA), Ford Foundation, McArthur Foundation, NACA and the EU/ECOWAS Creative Service Sector Trade Treaty has seen Nigeria hosting several regional and sub-regional sector workshops and conferences.
The association has remained in the forefront of championing the cause of the practitioner through these collaborations or prodding when necessary. Relevant government agencies and corporate institutions critical to the development and growth of the creative sector, serving as the intermediary between practitioners, government at all levels, and institutions that support the sector.
We hold firmly to advocacies that bring about visible economic growth in the sector. We remain committed to Creativity and Service to the Theatre and Entertainment Industry.
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