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NIHOTOUR Signs MoU with Akperan Orshi Polytechnic on Staff Capacity Building

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3 years ago

November 10, 2021

Joel Ajayi
In its effort at promoting professionalism in the Travel Tourism and Hospitality industry of the country, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism NIHOTOUR has, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Institute and the Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yandev – Benue State.

At the MoU signing ceremony which took place at the Polytechnic Campus, Yandev, on Tuesday Evening, in Benue state Director General of NIHOTOUR Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, who led members of his Management team to the occasion, stressed the commitment of the Institute to promote and maintain high quality professional conduct of service delivery in the Travel Tourism and Hospitality industry of Nigeria in line with global best practices.

Kangiwa who noted that Akperan Orshi Polytechnic has training goals in common with NIHOTOUR in the training of high skilled manpower needed in the industry, stated that combining the Hands-on-training expertise of the Institute and the more elaborate theoretical cum practical learning skills of the polytechnic will result in the production of the best manpower requirement of the industry that will grow the sector and contribute substantially to the economic growth and development of the Nigerian economy.

The Director General then expressed the readiness of the Institute to offer all the needed services and assistance necessary for the training of both staff and students of the Polytechnic so as to strengthen its training capacity and capability to produce well skilled and competent professionals who will offer on the job and quality service delivery in the tourism industry of the country.

In his addresed at the signing ceremony, the Rector of Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Dr. Ahemen Samuel Aondoaver said the desire of the Polytechnic to key into government’s diversification efforts into the non-oil sector of the economy viz-a-viz agriculture, travel tourism, hospitality, etc., informed the decision to partner with NIHOTOUR.

Dr. Ahemen S. A. who stated that the collaboration of the Polytechnic with NIHOTOUR is in line with the vision and mission of the school to produce middle and high level manpower that will increase the productive capacity in the various courses and areas of training, said it will further empower the youth to be self-employed and self-sustaining upon graduation from the school.

The Rector noted that the country now more than ever before requires highly skill youths who will, upon completion of their course programs, not go in search of non-existing white collar jobs, but be able to get jobs in the tourism industry either as employees or employers because of the resilient nature of the tourism industry as the biggest creator of jobs and employment opportunities.

When it takes effect, the MoU seeks for training of the tourism and hospitality staff of the polytechnic who will in turn train and impact the necessary skills on their students and NIHOTOUR to help in the establishment of a functional Department of Travel Tourism and Hospitality among others

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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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