Creative Industry
Nigeria, France Resolves To Sustain Film Production Coperation
Nigeria is putting up an impressive outing at the ongoing Berlinale film festival taking place in Berlin, with Dr. Ali Nuhu, NFC’s Managing Director meeting key stakeholders to explore opportunities for bilateral film production cooperation.
In a significant development, Dr. Nuhu has already met with Mr. Plazanet Michel, a Director from the CNC of Paris, to discuss an existing cooperation between Nigeria and France. The cooperation between the both nations is set to continue, with CNC confirming that they are ever ready to support NFC and the Nigerian film industry to build the sector.
NFC has been working tirelessly to promote the industry and provide opportunities for Nigerian filmmakers to showcase their works globally. Dr. Nuhu’s meeting with Mr. Michel is a significant step in strengthening the existing partnership.
CNC has equally expressed its willingness to have a delegation visit Nigeria for further need assessment engagements with the NFC for the development Nigerian film industry. The proposed visit will provide a valuable opportunity for the two organizations to identify innovative opportunities in support of the growth of the Nigeria’s film industry.
Dr. Nuhu, expressed his appreciation for the role CNC played in creating an enabling platform for investments in Nigeria’s creative industry being undertaken by the French Agency for Development (AFD), and the IDICE Fund; including the film industry feasibility study carried out by Philip Consulting, Nigeria.
With the support of CNC and other international partners, the NFC is set to increase its film industry promotion and development offerings.
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Creative Industry
NTDA, ITPN Sign Pact to Enhance Professionalism in Tourism Sector
Joel Ajayi
In a strategic move to strengthen professionalism and build capacity within Nigeria’s tourism industry, the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has forged a partnership with the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN).
During a courtesy visit to the Authority, the ITPN delegation led by Mrs. Fatimah Obadaki, Chairperson, FCT Chapter emphasized the need for structured collaboration aimed at equipping tourism personnel with industry-relevant skills and enhancing service standards across the sector.
She highlighted that the visit was rooted in the institute’s mission to foster partnerships that promote high standards of service delivery and human capital development in the Nigerian tourism and hospitality sectors.
In his remarks, Dr. Olaleye Taiwo Famogbiyole, FITPN, Registrar of the ITPN, FCT Chapter, emphasized the pressing need to bridge the skill gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements. “The knowledge our graduates bring into the industry is no longer sufficient. We must adopt industry-recognized training programs to align university education with practical industry expectations. As an awarding body within the hospitality, travel, and allied trades ecosystem, we see a vital need to professionalize the sector,” Dr. Famogbiyole stated.
He further called for collaboration with NTDA in training staff in tour operations, tour guiding services and destination management. He proposed that NTDA staff be enrolled as members of the institute and benefit from its tailored training programs.
Dr. Famogbiyole also commended NTDA for its unwavering support of the National Tourism and Transportation Summit (NTTS), one of ITPN’s flagship initiatives. “NTDA has been a consistent and invaluable partner in the success of the NTTS over the years,” he noted.
In response, Mr. Ovie Esewhaye, Director overseeing the Office of the Director General of NTDA, welcomed the ITPN team and praised their resilience and commitment to professionalizing the sector despite prevailing economic challenges.
“At NTDA, we are repositioned for effective performance through strategic collaborations. We are open to partnerships that enhance the capabilities of our workforce. I pledge that all NTDA directors will be enrolled as members of the Institute and we will ensure our staff benefit from the various training programs offered by ITPN,” Mr. Esewhaye assured.
He further revealed that NTDA is undergoing a digital transformation and working towards ISO certifications to improve operational efficiency. “We want to be a benchmark for tourism standards in Africa,” he said.
Mr. Esewhaye reaffirmed NTDA’s commitment to the National Tourism and Transportation Summit and expressed willingness to participate in its upcoming edition. He also accepted ITPN’s invitation to participate in the Abuja Tourism Roundtable scheduled for July 2025, emphasizing, “As long as it has to do with promoting tourism, we will be there.”
The visit marked a significant step in strengthening institutional ties aimed at enhancing professionalism and capacity within Nigeria’s tourism sector.
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