By Abubakar Rabilu
The Federal Government has announced plans to train more than 70 television cameramen in December 2026 to strengthen professional standards and improve election coverage ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, disclosed this when he received members of the Society of Television Cameramen of Nigeria (SOTICAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, during a courtesy visit to the Bureau in Abuja.
Arabi said the specialised capacity-building programme would be organised in collaboration with the Bureau’s Strategic Communication Department and SOTICAN.
He explained that the initiative was designed to enhance the technical skills, professional ethics and visual journalism standards of television cameramen working in both public and private broadcast organisations.
The BPSR director-general stressed the importance of collaboration between government institutions, media organisations and professional associations in improving the quality of broadcast content in the country.
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He noted that television cameramen played a critical role in documenting civic activities, political campaigns and government policies, particularly during election periods.
Arabi said the forthcoming training would equip participants with the skills required to produce quality visual reports and ensure responsible coverage of the 2027 electoral process.
He added that strengthening the capacity of media professionals was essential to promoting accurate information, professionalism and public confidence in the broadcast industry.
Earlier, the Chairman of SOTICAN FCT Chapter, Ekundayo Oluwafemi Caleb, commended the Bureau for the proposed collaboration, describing continuous professional development as essential to improving television production.
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Caleb said the association was committed to promoting technical excellence, professional ethics and best practices among its members.
He noted that the chapter had more than 70 members whose professional development would contribute to better documentation of official activities, improved broadcast quality and greater public understanding of government policies.
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