Dr. Ngozi Omambala, Group Managing Director/CEO of NMO Management Ltd, has reaffirmed her commitment to advancing Africa’s creative economy on the global stage, as she participated in Day 2 of the 5th Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit (CTIS) in London.

At the summit, Dr. Omambala engaged in high-level discussions centered on trade, investment, and the evolving future of Africa’s creative sector. The conversations brought together key international stakeholders, including Lord Marland and Marie Ekeland, reflecting a growing global interest in the continent’s creative industries as viable engines for economic growth.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Dr. Omambala emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration and structured investment in unlocking the full potential of Africa’s creative value chain. She noted that initiatives under her leadership—such as the SEFP, Artistic Pulse Festival (APF) & Trade Fair, and TAN—remain pivotal platforms for connecting creativity with capital and trade opportunities.

According to her, NMO Management Ltd continues to position itself at the forefront of bridging gaps between creative talent and economic value, with a focus on long-term sustainability and scalability across African markets.

Dr. Omambala, who also serves as Vice Chair (Creative Economy) at NACCIMA, reiterated that the creative sector holds immense promise for job creation, youth engagement, and export diversification if properly harnessed.

The Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit, now in its fifth edition, has continued to serve as a strategic platform for fostering partnerships between Commonwealth nations, with increasing attention on emerging sectors such as the creative economy.

As deliberations progress, stakeholders remain optimistic that outcomes from CTIS London 2026 will translate into actionable frameworks that support innovation, enterprise growth, and cross-border trade within Africa and beyond.