{
  "id": 15956421,
  "title": "NDDC, UNIPORT partner to promote Niger Delta creative industry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/nddc-uniport-partner-to-promote-niger-delta-creative-industry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T21:54:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nddc-uniport-partner-to-promote-niger-delta-creative-industry/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has joined forces with the University of Port Harcourt to boost the creative industry within the Niger Delta region. This collaboration aims to bolster the skills of individuals in the area, with a particular focus on promoting film production and advancing sustainable development. Dr Selina Dan-Albert, the Head of New Media at the NDDC's Corporate Affairs Department, highlighted the ongoing efforts to empower young people and equip them with essential skills to succeed in the creative sector. The training programme, held at the university's Theatre Arts and Film Studies auditorium, sought to inspire participants to pursue filmmaking as a viable career and source of income. In his remarks, Professor Edward Imo, Head of the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies at the University of Port Harcourt, described the partnership as a promising sign of future opportunities for the region and praised the NDDC for recognizing the department's valuable contributions. He emphasized the importance of using filmmaking to communicate the stories of the Niger Delta. Imo also stressed the necessity of responsibly incorporating emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, into storytelling while ensuring that the content remains grounded in human experiences, emotions, and societal concerns. The Consultative Resource Consultant, Mr Francis Abayomi, pointed out the vast potential for growth in the creative industries within the Niger Delta, and noted that the training programme aimed to equip young people in the region with practical filmmaking skills. Dr Uche Agbo, the National President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, highlighted the film industry as a significant driver of employment generation and economic growth in Nigeria. He encouraged participants to cultivate their unique voices and maintain authenticity in their work, emphasizing that the training represented a substantial boost for the Niger Delta's creative economy and the nation as a whole.",
  "summary": "The NDDC is partnering with the University of Port Harcourt to promote the Niger Delta’s creative industry through a technical training programme for filmm Read More: https://punchng.com/nddc-uniport-partner-to-promote-niger-delta-creative-industry/",
  "key_points": [
    "NDDC partners with University of Port Harcourt to boost Niger Delta creative industry.",
    "Collaboration focuses on film production and sustainable development skills.",
    "Training program aims to empower young people and promote filmmaking careers."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NDDC, UNIPORT partner to promote Niger Delta creative industry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/nddc-uniport-partner-to-promote-niger-delta-creative-industry-15957181",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:00:51.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}