The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) is positioning Kaduna State as a major center for Nigeria’s burgeoning film sector, with plans to host the grand finale of the Nigerian Indigenous Film Showcase there.
The initiative, announced by NFVCB Executive Director/CEO Dr. Shaibu Husseini during a stakeholders’ forum at the Federal Secretariat Conference Hall in Kaduna, aims to boost local production, talent development, and economic activity. The event drew representatives from film guilds, associations, and the Kaduna State Ministry of Business and Innovation.
Dr. Husseini emphasized the Board’s strategy to grow the creative economy beyond Lagos and other traditional hubs. “We are leveraging Kaduna’s potential to add tangible value to the state and the nation,” he said, while unveiling upcoming training programs to equip filmmakers with modern skills.
He also cracked down on regulatory lapses, warning that unapproved content releases on platforms like YouTube would no longer be overlooked. “Filmmakers must adhere strictly to guidelines to maintain professionalism,” Husseini stated.
Mrs. Rhoda Dandura, Acting Director of the Licensing and Documentation Department, echoed the call for responsibility. “We need conscious, value-driven storytelling to protect our youth, who are the nation’s future leaders,” she told participants.
Stakeholders praised the session as insightful and productive. Mr. Zwahu Yanwaidi, from the Ministry of Business and Innovation, pledged full backing for the showcase and trainings. “The Ministry will facilitate these efforts to empower creatives statewide,” he assured.
Dr. Husseini promised more engagements soon, signaling NFVCB’s dual focus on regulation and support for emerging film ecosystems like Kaduna’s.
2026-04-29