The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on Nollywood stakeholders, particularly filmmakers to shift their focus from volume to producing higher-quality content that delivers value for audiences, investors and the nation.
The Chief Executive Director of NFVCB, Dr Shaibu Husseni, made the call during the ongoing 2025 Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulatory Conference on Tuesday in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference is organised by NFVCB.
The conference, which is the 5th Edition, is with the theme, “From Volume to Value: The Future of Nigeria’s Motion Picture Industry in the Digital Age”.
Husseini said the future of the industry depended on strong storytelling, cultural authenticity and the ability of creators to meet global standards.
He urged filmmakers to see the digital age as an opportunity to elevate Nigeria’s creative output.
He, however, noted that the rise of online platforms had come with growing disregard for regulatory requirements.
Husseini said the practice of uploading films without recourse to the NFVCB for classification or licensing was a clear violation of the law.
Citing Section 2B and E and Section 25,28 and 31 of the NFVCB Act, he warned that the infraction must stop.
He said to address these challenges, the board had taken some steps to strengthen industry compliance, and also support creators.
Husseini said: “We have enhanced regulatory efficiency, including the introduction of a quick comeback time for film classification.
“In fact, now it is done under 24 hours. Some people even do their classification under five hours.
“We have enabled filmmakers to obtain their certificates swiftly and to distribute their awards without unnecessary delays.
“We have strengthened compliance and enforcement, ensuring that film meets statutory standards and audiences, especially young people, are protected from harmful or unclassified content.”
According to Husseini, these reforms are aimed at protecting young audiences from harmful or unclassified content, securing the industry from piracy and ensuring that Nigeria’s creative economy remained globally competitive.
He emphasised that collaboration remained essential to the industry’s progress.
He further urged the filmmakers to tell stories that inspire people, carry the nation’s heritage across borders and raised the next generation to think, dream and believe.
He reaffirmed the board’s commitment to preserve Nigeria’s heritage.
