Education
NFVCB Partners ABU on Capacity Building for Undergraduates
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), in collaboration with the Department of Theatre and Performing Arts, has conducted a training on film and video censoring and creative capacity development for students from Zamfara state. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">
The two-day capacity building programme , which held at the Samaru Campus of ABU Zaria, ended on Friday, with relevant stakeholders from the
academia, as well as officials of the board, held different sessions for
participants.
The students were taught basic dynamics of films and videos censoring and
classification, creative and entrepreneurial skills, as well as the
preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage through films.
The event also featured practical interactive and film critic session, as
well as panel discussion session , anchored by erudite scholar Prof. Steve
Abah.
In his presentation, Alh Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director of NFVCB, said
the programme was in furtherance of the board’s Media Literacy and
Mentorship initiatives earlier launched for youths, especially Theatre and
other Creative Arts undergraduates in Nigerian Universities.
According to him, the board is set to equip young theatre practitioners
from the North- West with practical knowledge of the movie industry besides their academic experience.
“There is no reason to doubt that youths shape the future of a country, and
if a country’s youths are diligent and hardworking, then that nation is
bound to progress, but if its youths are indolent, then no one can save
that country from downfall.
“It is therefore, important to tap the unbridled vigor of our youths and
give it a right direction by effectively channelizing this energy into
productive endeavours , which will in turn discourage youthful extremism.
“As the key regulator of the Nigerian motion picture industry, NFVCB has
decided to bring practical knowledge of how the sector works to these
youths to secure the future of our movie industry.
“We are teaching them classifications and rating of videos and films as
well as productive use of social media in order to properly position them
for opportunities that abound in the industry,” he said.
Thomas further said that, under his watch, NFVCB had taken its Media
Literacy and Mentorship initiatives to universities across the six-geo
political zones.
He explained that Nigeria, like most countries, seeks to protect its young
and minors from unsuitable contents, thus the inherent need for censorship
and classification of films and video works.
He noted that, as a multi ethnic developing society, Nigeria needs to
preserve ethnic, racial and religious harmony, especially with the influx
of all kinds of media.
The NFVCB boss described the Censors Board as a mediator between filmmakers and society that needs to ascertain if a film is good for the consumption of Nigerians.
He noted, among other things, that beside its educational and entertainment values, such film must not negate the Nigerian culture, interest and values.
He further explained that a film that encourages religious, racial or
ethnic discrimination was inimical to the corporate existence of Nigeria.
In his remark, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Abubakar Liman, expressed
delight over the collaboration and mentorship initiative by the board.
He said:”Our youths have a great future in self employment through
creativity, innovation and Imagination.
“A workshop like this that bothers on entrepreneurship is very important
as ours youths are inspired to look inward, develop themselves and follow
their dreams instead of looking up to the government for everything.”
Also, Hon.Yahaya Chado, former Federal Lawmaker who represented Gora
Bakura/Maradun constituency of Zamfara State, commended the NFVCB for
extending its youths empowerment programmes in the North-West to the state.
The event had in attendance Zamfara State Students association, filmmakers from the region and government functionaries, including a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon.Alhasssan Kanoma and representatives of the state government.
Highpoint of the event was the presentation of certificate of participation
and the screening of three short films produced by the Theatre Arts
Department of the Institution.
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Karimi Education Foundation Announces Bursary Award to 3, 000 Students
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Senator Steve Sunday Karimi Education Foundation has announced the commencement of scholarship scheme for students of Kogi state origin in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
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The Foundation which announced this to the public on Wednesday, stated that 1,390 students of Kogi west senatorial district in public tertiary institutions will benefit from the bursary award.
The Foundation also stated that under Tinubu Support Group Bursary Award, 1000 students from Kogi Eastern Senatorial District and 610 students from Central Senatorial District studying in public tertiary institutions across the country will be awarded the bursary.
According to the Foundation, the bursary award will commence as from 1st August to 31st August , 2025, noting that each of the successful beneficiaries will received one hundred thousand naira only (#100,000).
“Students of Kogi state origin are expected to visit http://www.Sunday Karimi.org/ for more details” the Foundation stated.
Recalled that the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Steve Karimi while marking his second year in office last month (June) announced the bursary award and assured that it would benefit students from the three senatorial districts in Kogi state.
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Ododo Donates Security Equipments To Kogi Poly
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
In a proactive move to enhance safety of lives and properties across tertiary institutions in Kogi State, the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo led administration has donated advanced security gadgets to Kogi State Polytechnic, covering both the Lokoja and Itakpe Campus.
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The donation includes installation of modern CCTV surveillance cameras, lithium-powered torchlights and rapid response scooters, all aimed at strengthening campus security infrastructure.
This initiative reflects the Governor’s commitment to the safety of students, staff and educational facilities across Kogi State.
Engr. Sani Isah of Sufpay Limited, Project Executor, who handed over the items to the Polytechnic management, stated that the items were carefully chosen to meet the specific security needs of the institution.
According to Engr Isah, “the CCTV cameras will ensure real-time monitoring of critical areas, the lithium-powered torchlights will support night patrols, and the rapid response scooters will guarantee swift mobility in emergency situations”.
He also emphasized that designated security personnel would undergo technical training to ensure the efficient and effective use of the equipments, noting that continuous support would also be provided.
In his remarks, the elated Rector of the Polytechnic, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman commended the Governor for his tremendous security support, describing the intervention as timely, strategic and impactful.
Prof Usman further stated that, “we are deeply grateful to His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the people’s servant and the Executive Governor of Kogi State for yet another remarkable, generous and thoughtful gesture. These tools in the addition to the recent fencing of the Itakpe Campus will significantly boost our internal security framework and help maintain peace and order within our campuses”.
The Rector specifically highlighted the Governor’s visible commitment to the institution’s security architecture, referencing recent infrastructural achievements such as the historic fencing of the Itakpe Campus which has helped prevent land encroachment and enhanced security.
Professor Usman stressed further that the CCTV installation and other safety devices would help prevent internal disturbances and ward off intruders who may pose threats to peace and order on campus. He pledged that the Polytechnic would ensure the judicious use of the donated items, stressing their critical role in sustaining a peaceful and conducive academic environment.
The presentation was done in the presence of the Principal Officers and the Chief Security Officer of the Polytechnic.
Highlight of the brief ceremony was the tour of the security installation within the Lokoja campus and virtual demonstration of the installation at the Itakpe Campus.
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Executive Chairman KGIRS Urges Citizens To Declare Income, Embrace Tax Payment
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Executive Chairman, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS), Mallam Salihu Enehe has called on the people of the State to declare their income and embrace prompt payment of their tax to enable government provide the needed infrastructural development that would improve quality of life.
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Mallam Enehe made the call in Lokoja on Wednesday, while speaking on the activities of KGIRS particularly on voluntary tax compliance.
According to him, when tax payers willingly comply, declared their income and pay their tax promptly, it would enable government to fulfil it’s obligations of providing social amenities and adequate security of life and property.
He described voluntary tax compliance as the backbone of a successful tax system that shows citizens commitment to the well-being of their state.
The Chairman assured that KGIRS would continue to sensitize the stakeholders, market men and women, formal and informal business owners , employers of labour and the, populace across the 21 local government areas of Kogi state on the need for them to perform their constitutional responsibility.
“Prompt payment of taxes promotes a sense of civic responsibility and patriotism. When we contribute to the system, we are investing in our collective future.
“Our dynamic Governor , His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo is very resolute in providing dividend of democracy to the people of the State. Recently he flagged off road constructions across the three senatorial district.
“Since he came on board as the chief executive of the state, he had invested heavily in education and health sectors by paying bursary award, WAEC, JAMB, BECE fees for students and pupils of primary schools in the state. All of these among others can only be achieved continually if the people are paying their tax promptly and as at when due.
“We should support this government so that it can help us in providing our needs” he appealed.
The Chairman also used the medium to warn illegal revenue collectors to desist, stressed that whoever is caught engaging on such criminal act in any name would face the full wrath of the law.
“We will not relent in our effort to continue reminding illegal revenue collectors in the state to change. It is an offence against the state to collect revenue meant for the government. KGIRS is the only constitutionally recognized body saddled with the responsibilities of collecting taxes and revenues on behalf of Kogi state government.
“Whoever is apprehended doing so will be prosecuted according to the law” he stated.
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