Creative Industry
Arojah Extends Deadline for Students Playwriting Prize Competition 2020
The Organizer of 2020 Arojah Students Playwriting Prize competition has announced extension of deadline date for the event till May 31st, to accommodate more participants.
The Prize is for Nigerian students in any tertiary institution across the country. It is organized by the Arojah Royal Theatre as part of an ongoing project supported by the Centre for Information Technology Development (CITAD), MacArthur Foundation and the International Centre for Creative and Performing Arts (ICCPA).
Participating playwrights are expected to submit a One Act Play on the themes of Anti-Corruption, Transparency and Good Governance, using any dramatic form of their choice.
PRIZES:
Eventual winners would receive:
1st Position Prize– N100,000, certificate, publication in an anthology of plays and production
2nd Position Prize – N75,000, certificate, publication in an anthology,
3rd Position Prize – N50,000, certificate, publication in an anthology, Top 10 entrants to be featured in an anthology.
The top 10 would also be part of a playwriting masterclass during the Abuja International Theatre Festival and Awards (ABITFA)
GUIDELINES” Details of guidelines for participation can be found here. https://forms.gle/DqxtAJVkp8j6ZxqJ9
Creative Industry
NTDA, NIHOTOUR Strengthen Partnership at Joint Management Retreat
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) recently held a joint management retreat at Ibeto Hotel, Abuja. The retreat brought together key management officials from both agencies to foster collaboration, address industry challenges, and develop strategies for advancing Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Aare Dr. Abisoye Fagade, expressed excitement about the retreat and urged management staff of both agencies to engage in meaningful discussions to find lasting solutions to shared challenges. “We need to focus on strengthening inter-agency synergy between NTDA and NIHOTOUR”, he said. He also emphasized on the importance of teamwork in achieving sustainable growth for the sector.
The Director-General of NTDA, Chief Folorunsho Coker, called for stronger collaboration between the two agencies, stating, “It is time for collaboration, not competition.” He also highlighted the critical role of technology in transforming Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry, urging stakeholders to embrace digital innovations to enhance service delivery and global competitiveness.
The joint management retreat served as a platform for knowledge sharing, strategy alignment, and renewed commitment to the growth of Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality landscape. It reinforced the shared vision of both agencies to position Nigeria as a top destination for local and international tourists.
The retreat yielded actionable strategies that will drive growth and innovation in the tourism and hospitality industry.
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