The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, has organised a two-day media literacy and capacity-building programme to train aspiring filmmakers in tertiary institutions.
The event, themed “Developing Film and Literacy Skills”, was held at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos (UNILAG), with selected young participants from UNILAG, YABATECH, LASU, Trinity University, and LASUTECH.
Television presenter Isabella Adedeji anchored the programmes jointly organised by Arts Minister Hannatu Musawa, NFVCB Executive Director, and CE Dr Shaibu Husseini.
The event featured notable guests, including actor Keppy Ekpenyong, TAMPAN President Bolaji Amusan (known as Mr Latin), and Julie McKay, the US Consulate’s Public Affairs Officer.
Bridging theory and practice
In his opening remarks, the NFVCB executive director highlighted the programme’s…