The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has advocated increased participation of women in film technology and other technical aspects of filmmaking.
The Managing Director of the NFC, Ali Nuhu, made the call in a statement issued by the Corporation’s Director of Public Relations, Mr Brian Etuk, on Monday in Abuja.
The two organisations have partnered to expand opportunities for women in film technology and strengthen their participation in the industry.
According to Nuhu, equitable access to technical roles is essential to telling Nigeria’s complete story.
He noted that women remain significantly underrepresented in technical film production roles and often face challenges such as unconscious bias, limited training opportunities and inadequate mentorship.
The Managing Director said the situation required urgent attention to support the growth and sustainability of the film industry.
“We cannot tell the complete story of Nigeria if women are missing from behind the camera.
“Equitable access to technical roles is not just about inclusion, but about excellence.
“NFC’s strategic vision is to dismantle systemic barriers that have historically limited the growth of women in film through training and retraining.
“Also, its vision is to ensure capacity building, access to funding and mentorship opportunities for the fortunes and future of Nigeria’s film industry,” he stated
Nuhu stated that the next generation of Nigerian stories would be told with greater creativity and achieve broader domestic and international resonance if women were deliberately encouraged to take up technical roles.
“With more women involved, we will move from just telling stories to shaping national identity and securing Nigeria’s identity through film,” the Managing Director explained
Vocational Training and Labour Market Advisor at GIZ, Mr Iroseyike Okodugha, said the NFC, through the National Film Institute (NFI), was driving the initiative aimed at increasing female participation in filmmaking.
“Our engagement is about turning conversations into action, investing in skills development, mentorship and monetisation opportunities for women in film technology.
“We are investing in the quality of Nigeria’s national narratives and securing the future of Nollywood,” he said.
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