Creative Industry
TAPP Shortlists 5 Students For Final Playwriting Prize
Joel Ajayi
The organizer of The Arojah Students Playwriting TAPP 2020 has shortlisted 5 universities Student across the country for the Final of the maiden edition TAPP 2020
In a statement signed by the Prize Administrator Paul Liam on Wednesday in Abuja saying Winners will be announced in October.
The names of the student and the institution includes; Bayowa Ayomide (University of Toronto): Recyclable Chairs; Ojo Joshua Miracle (Obafemi Awolowo University): Justice: A Mirage; Ojo Olumide Emmanuel (ABU Zaria): Headless Sacrifice; Omowunmi Damilola Osuolale (University of Ibadan): A Tale Told by Idiots and Yusuf Abdulkadir (ABU Zaria): The Just Cause.
According to the statement, following up on the long list, released on August 1, 2020, we are pleased to announce the shortlist for the maiden edition of The Arojah Student’s Playwriting Prize (TAPP 2020). They are (in alphabetical order):
“To provide exposure for the shortlisted playwrights, a play reading session would be organized for them on Saturday, September 5, 2020; to enable them to engage with the literary community.
“And to further horn their playwriting skill, the top 30 playwrights from this competition will participate in an online Playwriting Masterclass (Playwriting and Creative Process) with Makinde Adeniran and UK based, Rob Wilson on Saturday, September 19.
“This maiden edition of the prize was adjudicated by the Head of Theatre and Performing Arts, Bayero University, Kano; Ola Ifatimehin, Ph.D.; award-winning playwright, literary critic and legal practitioner, Isaac Attah Ogezi and Korean based playwright, scholar and communication consultant, Okeke Izuchukwu Job.
This year’s competition is focused on Transparency, Governance, Anti-Corruption, and Culture of Accountability.
The initiative is supported by MacArthur Foundation and CITAD and by endorsed by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) while powered by Arojah Royal Theatre and the International Centre for Creative and Performing Arts (ICCPA).
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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