Abuja, Nigeria – The Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) is set to collaborate with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to provide capacity-building opportunities for Corps Members through specialized training in digital content creation, storytelling, and mentorship.
The President of the DGN, Mr. Uche Agbo, made this known during a courtesy visit to the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.
Mr. Agbo stated that the Guild aims to develop a structured framework that would allow Corps Members to explore and showcase their creative potential. He emphasized the DGN’s commitment to nurturing young Nigerians passionate about the film and creative industries.
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the DGN plans to launch the first phase of the programme with sensitization campaigns during NYSC Orientation Camps nationwide.
“The Directors Guild is committed to investing in the creative talents of Nigerian youths. We believe this partnership with NYSC will provide Corps Members with the tools and mentorship necessary to thrive in the creative sector,” Agbo said.
In response, Brigadier General Nafiu expressed appreciation to the DGN for identifying the NYSC as a strategic partner in youth development. He highlighted NYSC’s longstanding role in national integration and capacity building over the past 52 years.
“We are always open to partnerships that add value to the lives of Corps Members. This collaboration with the creative industry aligns perfectly with our Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme,” General Nafiu noted.
He also emphasized the intelligence and creativity of Corps Members and underscored the importance of empowering them with relevant industry skills. The NYSC DG assured the DGN that the proposal would receive due consideration.
