The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has trained 10 of its media professionals in artificial intelligence (AI) tools for photography, filmmaking, video editing, graphic design, and digital storytelling. The three-day programme, delivered by award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Nathaniel Joshua Ogwuche, professionally known as Nate Genius, was held in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
The training, conducted through Nate Genius Films & Media Ltd., was designed to sharpen digital skills and modernise media production workflows within the agency. Participants engaged in practical exercises covering creative planning, image generation, and video production tasks, rather than purely theoretical instruction.
Structured Three-Day Curriculum
The programme was divided into three focused areas. On the first day, participants covered the fundamentals of generative AI, prompt engineering, script development, and pre-production planning, learning how to translate creative ideas into structured production plans.
Day two shifted to applied production skills, including AI use in photography, videography, animation, and post-production editing. Participants explored image-generation methods, visual consistency techniques, and AI-assisted video workflows.
The final day brought together graphic design, motion graphics, content repurposing, and multi-tool workflow integration. The curriculum also addressed responsible AI use, including accuracy, copyright, consent, data protection, and transparency standards for public institutions.
Nate Genius: From Filmmaking to AI Education
Nate Genius is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nate Genius Films & Media Ltd. and serves as a Sony Alpha Ambassador. Over more than a decade, he has produced visual content for brands including Pepsi, Dangote, Guinness, BUA Group, and Hollandia. Beyond his commercial work, he founded the Genius Creators Summit, a platform aimed at connecting African creatives and professionals with emerging technology and growth opportunities.
The NASENI training is consistent with that broader focus. Rather than framing AI as a threat to human creativity, the programme positioned it as a tool for boosting efficiency and expanding what media professionals can produce within their existing roles. For Nate Genius, the goal is to help build a generation of African professionals who can actively shape how emerging technologies are applied, not simply use what others have built.
NASENI's Broader Innovation Efforts
Previously, NASENI launched the InnovateNaija Challenge, a nationwide innovation competition designed to unlock Nigeria's creative potential in science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing. The initiative came with a total prize pool of ₦140 million, alongside mentorship, visibility, and access to innovation infrastructure, as the government intensifies efforts to support homegrown solutions and strengthen Nigeria's industrial and technology base.
