According to NAC:
(1)(a)(i). In 2019, the National Arts Council initiated a mentorship programme for specific approved beneficiaries. However, the programme did not proceed as there was no policy developed for it.
(ii) The mentorship was proposed for projects in marginalised and rural areas that needed support in implementing projects. The amount was meant to be 25% of identified projects’ allocation.
(b)(i) There was no procurement process followed as the programme did not continue.
(ii) There were no mentors nominated
(c)(i) None as the programme did not proceed, mentorship fees were not allocated.
(ii) Nothing is reflected as there were no payments done to mentors
(d) Ten (10)
(ii) The money is still in the NAC’s account
(2). The money remaining will be allocated to funding of bursaries and projects through an open call for funding.