THE SPEECH OF ALAYANDE STEPHEN T., THE PROJECT DIRECTOR, NEMCEA 2025 TODAY SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2025 AT THE OPENING CEREMONY AT THE RADISSON BLU HOTEL IKEJA, LAGOS
This year’s theme, “Sustainable Content Creation in a Fragmented Media Landscape,” couldn’t be more apt and befitting. We’re living in a world where audiences are everywhere and nowhere, scattered across multiple platforms.
This fragmentation presents a challenge no doubt from the layman’s perspective, but more importantly, thinking deeper, we will realise that it offers a monumental opportunity for those who can adapt, innovate, and create content that truly connects.
NEMCEA has grown to be the definitive platform for showcasing, networking, and celebrating this very spirit.
*Innovations for NEMCEA 2025*
This 4th edition is a landmark event, not just for its growth but for the groundbreaking new additions we’ve introduced to enhance your experience and empower our industry.
First, we’re thrilled to present the inaugural Directors-General’s Roundtable. This is a first-of-its-kind gathering, bringing together the heads of regulatory bodies and key industry players to discuss the policies and initiatives that will foster growth and innovation.
This exclusive session is designed to bridge the gap between content creators, broadcasters, advertisers, and regulators, paving the way for a more streamlined and profitable industry.
Secondly, in recognition of the massive shift technology is causing, we’ve introduced for the first time in NEMCEA, a Master Class Series on AI in Media Production. This isn’t just about buzzwords; it’s about practical applications.
Our target participants for this maiden edition of Master Class Series are (1) Video Editors (2) Montage/Graphics Editors (3) Cinematographers (4) Script Writers and (5) Digital/Social Media Managers.
We’ll explore how artificial intelligence can streamline your workflow, boost production quality, and elevate audience engagement and enhance media production productivity. This master class, led by an award-winning AI strategist, John Orakwe of Ingro Systems, will provide a roadmap for navigating the ethical considerations and massive opportunities AI presents.
*The Heart of NEMCEA: Content Market and Awards*
At its core, NEMCEA remains Nigeria’s premier marketplace for the discovery and exchange of electronic media content.
Our vibrant Content Market and Exhibition will once again be a hub of activity, where you can buy, sell, and collaborate on high-quality content. This is where business gets done and partnerships are forged.
And of course, we’ll crystallize this event with a scintillating Industry Awards tomorrow here by 6.00pm to recognize excellence in content creation.
We believe in celebrating the best of the best—the productions that are educational, engaging, innovative, and reflect our rich Nigerian and African values.
From prime-time TV to online content and radio, we’ll honor the creativity, hard work, and dedication that makes our industry so vibrant.
Thank you all for being a part of this journey. Your presence here today is a testament to the power of our collective vision.
I can’t but appreciate all our partners especially the sponsoring partners like Zee World, Radisson Blu Hotel, Algorithm Media Ltd., LAPO Microfinance Bank, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), ARCON and all other Industry partners, Event Partners and most importantly, our Media Partners, thank you always and God bless you fur supporting this vision.
Let’s learn, network, and celebrate together as we shape the future of Nigerian electronic media.
Welcome to NEMCEA 2025!
