In a bid to equip young Nigerians with future-ready creative skills, O2 Academy Lagos has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Education under the IDEAS–TVET programme, powered by the World Bank, to train youths in AI filmmaking and mobile content creation.

The initiative, officially flagged off at O2 Academy Lagos, Ojota, introduces artificial intelligence into the core of content production and storytelling, marking a significant step for Nigeria’s creative and film industry.

“Today marked the flag off of a landmark event in Nigeria. This is the first time we are organizing an AI training to empower Nigerian youth on how they can be relevant in the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” said Ucher Ozor, Associate Provost at O2 Academy.

He added that the programme aims to upskill 100 out of 75,000 youths in AI filmmaking and mobile content video creation, ensuring participants are prepared for emerging technological trends in the creative industry.

Speaking at the event, former President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Victor Okhai, described the programme as a game changer for Nollywood and the broader creative ecosystem.

“These young people are very fortunate,” Okhai said. “The relationship that O2 Academy has built over the years in the industry will open doors for placement and job opportunities. This is a very good initiative by the Federal Government because we’re finally investing in a sector that can rival oil in economic impact.”

He noted that the focus on AI filmmaking signals a new era for Nigerian cinema, blending technology with traditional storytelling to prepare the next generation of filmmakers.