Arts, entertainment critical in job creation, says Statistician-General By Folasade Akpan 08059110536 Abuja, May 4, 2021 The Statistician-General of the Federation, Mr Yemi Kale, says the arts and entertainment sector cannot be ignored if Nigeria is truly desirous of creating more jobs for its teeming youths. Kale said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the NBS-NFC Technical Committee and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the development of a comprehensive statistical framework for the Nigerian Film Industry. The MoU was signed by Kale and Mr Chidia Madueke, the Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC). Kale also noted that the sector could grow Nigeria’s export earnings in services and goods.