‘Audiovisuals archiving needs more attention’

A communiqué from the event, titled, ‘Audiovisual Archiving in Nigeria – the Challenges and Prospects’ stated that this call was made by audio visual professionals in Nigeria who also have been canvassing adequate funding. Participants – at the vent hosted by NICON Luxury, Abuja – discussed extensively, issues militating against the establishment, funding and promotion […]

A communiqué from the event, titled, ‘Audiovisual Archiving in Nigeria – the Challenges and Prospects’ stated that this call was made by audio visual professionals in Nigeria who also have been canvassing adequate funding.

Participants – at the vent hosted by NICON Luxury, Abuja – discussed extensively, issues militating against the establishment, funding and promotion of audiovisual archiving in Nigeria. All hands should be on deck, along with appropriate legislations and funding, for the operations of audiovisual archiving in Nigeria to thrive, in line with global practices.”

The statement also urged government to urgently give speedy approval to the National Policy on Preservation and Conservation, adding that government should make the National Film Video and Sound Archive a legal depository for all audio-visual materials produced in Nigeria, about Nigeria and on Nigeria.

It also resolved that the National Film Video and Sound Archive, organizers of the meeting should be a National Center for the preservation of all audio-visual materials in Nigeria.

The communiqué, according to the Head, National Film Video and Sound Archive (NFVSA) Mrs. Nwanneka Oliwe, sums up the renewed commitment of audiovisual professionals in Nigeria to address all issues inhibiting the effective policy takeoff of audiovisual archiving. This assures that Nigeria’s audiovisual heritage will not be lost.