Abuja, Nigeria – February 14, 2024
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) and AFRIGOS Film & Media Academy are delighted to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at promoting integrity in film-making and citizens engagement through the HomeVida Initiative.
HomeVida, is an initiative of PPDC that focuses on building the capacity of young filmmakers to produce films, reactive content that educates and inspires behavioral change. PPDC and AFRIGOS have collaborated on key aspects of the initiative to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen awareness.
Speaking on the collaboration, PPDC’s Chief Executive Officer, Jubril Shittu stated, “We are thrilled to partner with AFRIGOS Film & Media Academy to further our mission of promoting integrity in film-making and using film as an educational medium to raise awareness and increase citizens participation in governance. Our collaboration, through creative means, will bridge information gaps on the effectiveness of public service delivery and provide avenues for citizen feedback, while also highlighting initiatives aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in Nigeria.”
Similarly, Paulgold Olalekan Joseph, CEO of AFRIGOS Film & Media Academy, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “This partnership with PPDC presents an exciting opportunity to leverage our expertise in film education for the greater good. We look forward to equipping filmmakers with the skills and knowledge needed to produce compelling films that inspire social change.”
The partnership between PPDC and AFRIGOS aims to promote integrity in film-making through jointly designed masterclasses and raise citizen awareness by bridging information gaps and encouraging participation in governance.
About PPDC
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in Nigeria.
About AFRIGOS Film & Media Academy
AFRIGOS Film & Media Academy is Abuja’s foremost film institute and production company offering hands-on experience to emerging talents in all aspects of film and media education. AFRIGOS is an accredited learning partner (ALP) of the Skill Development Council Canada and the sole delivery partner for the British Council’s Creative Economy E-learning program (SoCreative) in Nigeria.
