22/08/2025
132Media Network Empowers Youths with Free Digital Media Skills Bootcamp in Ilorin
The 132Media Network has concluded its Free Digital Media Skills Summer Bootcamp, an intensive training designed to equip young people with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in the digital media industry.
The training, which commenced on Monday, August 18, and ended on Friday, August 22, exposed the 70 participants to diverse areas including Video Editing, Drone Piloting, Camera Operation, Sound Recording, Mastering Lighting and Composition, Content Creation, and Storytelling.
Just Event Online TV reports, speaking at the closing ceremony, the Founder of 132Media Network, Mr. Tijani Sheu Ajara, said the initiative was meant to enlighten participants and broaden their knowledge of digital media. He urged them to make good use of the newfound skills to create opportunities for themselves and others.
Recounting on the journey so far, he attributed financial constraint as major challenges faced while describing the success of the initiative as immense. Mr. Tijani disclosed that the network has trained about 500 individuals over the years, adding that the vision is to continue building a generation of media expert who can compete globally.
He charged the govt both at Federal, State and Local Govt level on the importance of supporting youths in digital training programs, stressing that such initiative will enhance national growth and job creation.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, Mallam Lanre Ahmed, commended the organizers for the impactful program. He charged the beneficiaries to take full advantage of the rare opportunity, stressing that digital media has become a powerful tool for career advancement and societal development.
Participants also expressed appreciation to 132Media Network, describing the bootcamp as a rare opportunity. They pledged to put their newly acquired skills to good use in advancing their careers and contributing meaningfully to digital media space and community at large