The Federal Government has announced plans to train more than 70 television cameramen in December 2026 to improve professional standards and strengthen visual journalism ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, disclosed this during a meeting with members of the Society of Television Cameramen of Nigeria (SOTICAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, at the Bureau’s office in Abuja.
Arabi said the training would be organised in partnership with the Bureau’s Strategic Communication Department and SOTICAN. He explained that the programme would improve participants’ technical skills, professional ethics and ability to document public activities responsibly, particularly during the 2027 election period.
The BPSR Director-General also emphasised the importance of cooperation between government institutions, media organisations and professional associations in promoting quality broadcasting and responsible journalism. He noted that television cameramen play an important role in covering civic activities, political campaigns and government policies, making continuous professional development necessary.
Earlier, the Chairman of SOTICAN’s FCT Chapter, Ekundayo Oluwafemi Caleb, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to technical excellence, professional ethics and improved television production. Caleb said the chapter’s more than 70 members would benefit from continuous training, which he believes would improve broadcast quality, the documentation of official events and public understanding of government policies. He expressed the association’s willingness to work with the Bureau and other stakeholders to strengthen the skills of television cameramen ahead of the elections.
The December programme is expected to bring together camera professionals from public and private television organisations, with emphasis on technical skills and professional standards in Nigeria’s broadcast industry.
