Creative Industry

Kangiwa Pledges Support To Servicom For Effective Service Delivery At NIHOTOUR

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4 years ago

April 21, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa has pledged the commitment of his administration to support SERVICOM in the effective service delivery of the core mandate of the Institute.

Kangiwa who made the pledge during the inauguration of the NIHOTOUR Unit of Service Compact with all Nigerians, said SERVICOM remains a critical value chain in the effective and efficient service delivery that meets the yearnings and aspirations of the Nigerian citizens, noting that the people deserve better quality service which SERVICOM was meant to mitigate in fulfilling the compact government has with the people.

He said the onus is on all MDAs as public institutions to ensure that people get the best of service they deserve from all segments of governance as a way to better the lives and living conditions of the Nigerian people and called on all hands to be on deck to carry out the mandate of NIHOTOUR as the apex public Travel Tourism and Hospitality training Institute in the country to move the industry to the next level.

Performing the inauguration of the newly constituted Members of the NIHOTOUR SERVICOM Unit, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli, National Coordinator and Chief Executive Performing the inauguration of the newly constituted members of the NIHOTOUR SERVICOM Unit, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli, National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of SERVICOM applauded the management of NIHOTOUR under Alhaji Kangiwa for reviving and strengthening the hitherto moribund Unit in the Institute because of his recognition of the efficacy of SERVICOM as a critical value chain in effective service delivery by government agencies and institutions.

Mrs. Akajemeli noted that SERVICOM is a vital and critical value chain in ensuring that MDAs give quality services that the people deserve as well as make the people demand the best services they need and expect from government via mitigations that ensure the best for government and the governed in balancing a healthy relationship that promotes harmony.

She called on the members sworn in as touch bearers of SERVICOM in NIHOTOUR to live above board in ensuring that the Institute gives the best service delivery to its customers in line with its core mandate and to the satisfaction of the benefiting populace.

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Stephanie Linus, Juliet Ibrahim 8 others Appointed Jury Members For Zuma International Film Festival

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3 months ago

November 13, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Ten-member 10 jury of reputable Nigerian and foreign filmmakers to adjudicate on all entries in the competitive category of the Zuma international film festival, 2024, scheduled to hold in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital from December 1st to 5th, which is jointly being organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has been announced.

Announcing the constitution of the ten-member jury through a statement issued in Abuja (on Monday, November, 11, 2024); Brian Etuk, NFC’s Director of Public Affairs, said “the jury is most critical to the selection of winning entries and composition of the jury reflects the premium and niche of ZUMA International Film Festival, as one of the continents fastest growing international film festivals and market events”.

He said, this explains why membership of the jury includes both Nigerian and foreign film stakeholders who have in the recent past promoted authentic Nigerian and African resonate stories, and continue to contribute immensely to the growth of inclusive global film production.

Stephanie Okereke Linus, an A-list Nigerian actress, filmmaker, activist with lead appearances in over 100 movies, including an Afro-Hollywood, USA Filmmakers Award for Excellence, Reel Awards for Best Actress, and recently, the AMVCA Award for Best Overall Movie in Africa as well as recipient of the AMAA Award for Best Nigerian Film for her impactful work DRY was named as the Chairperson of the Jury.

Other members are Kenneth Gyang- director of This Is Lagos, Mojisola as well as Oloture Netflix’s Original from Nigeria; Aisha Halilu Abdullahi – a docu-drama and documentary specialist; Ishaq Sidi Ishaq – an actor, writer and producer of “Kamilu”,‘‘Wasila’’; Charles Novia – an avant-garde Nollywood ﬁlmmaker, scriptwriter, producer, director and creative entrepreneur; Hakeem Kae Kazim – a supremely talented actor, producer, director of great cinematic portrayal of George Rutugunda in the Oscar-nominated Hotel Rwanda, as well as playing leading roles in The Librarian.

The Triangle, and knack for creating feisty and deeply thrilling characters; Sihle Hlophe – director with multiple awards and over 15 years of experience; Ronya Man – an acting coach and creative arts specialist with handles on Lahira, SIN.

The Johnsons, as well as Juliet Ibrahim – a bilingual (French and English) speaking multiple award-wining producer, director, entrepreneur with over 100 movie appearances. Zaiyanu Tanko Waziri, a veteran filmmaker and broadcaster with over two decades of professional experience was also named as member of the jury.

In the statement, Dr. Ali Nuhu, NFC’s Managing Director & Chairman, Festival Organising Committee, on behalf of its partner, the FCTA, congratulated Stephanie Okereke – Linus for emerging as Chairperson of the Jury. Dr. Nuhu said that the Jury Chairperson and her team’s roles are critical to the overall success of the Film Festival brand, which no effort has been spared in its organization in terms of content, attendance and participation. NFC; Nuhu averred, remains committed to achieving the objectives of sustaining the positive narratives that Nigeria with a huge creative economy, is indeed the hub of film production in Africa.

Zuma International Film Festival 2024, the 14th in the series and themed: Digital Renaissance: Embracing The Future takes place December 1st – 5th at Chida Event Centre, Abuja Nigeria. Meanwhile, Etuk added that the online registration portal of the film festival has opened, and intending participants can register through the link :- https://zumafilmfest.com/zuff-2024-registration.

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