The Nationwide Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) organised a coaching and orientation workshop for its new workers and artistes from fifteenth to 18th July 2024 on the Nationwide Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
Led by main professionals together with choreographer and former dance group director Dr. Arnold Udoka, actor, director and producer Norbert Younger and grasp drummer Isioma Williams, the coaching is a testomony to the group’s unwavering dedication to nurturing expertise and fostering a sturdy organizational tradition.
Meniru Onyia, Deputy Director of Coaching on the Federal Ministry of Arts, Tradition and Inventive Financial system, was the opposite facilitator within the coaching for the workers and artists recruited final yr.
The profitable artists shared their experiences with the recruits, giving them suggestions and inspiring them to be thorough professionals, and asking them to make excellence their gold commonplace.
The Inventive Director and Basic Supervisor of the Nationwide Troupe, Kaltume Bulama-Gana, suggested the trainees to make the most of the coaching, whereas reiterating that steady coaching for all classes of personnel will likely be a precedence beneath her management. “That is one of the best alternative it’s important to be taught particularly the fundamentals of public service and your skilled self-discipline, listen and be sure to ask questions,” she mentioned in the course of the opening ceremony on the sixteenth.
Bulama-Gana added: “I’ve instructed the heads of departments to develop a coaching schedule, and as our funding continues to enhance, we’ll ship as many individuals as doable to varied trainings that can improve your skill to strengthen our group.”
The Inventive Director additionally highlighted the objectives of the coaching. He famous that the coaching won’t solely ease the transition of the recruits and enhance their information of the civil service, however will even play a vital position in rising their self-confidence and decreasing workers turnover.
She mentioned: “This orientation supplies new workers with a transparent understanding of the Troupe’s mission, values and day-to-day operations. It would show you how to combine seamlessly into your roles and contribute to a extra optimistic and productive work atmosphere.
“As well as, coaching classes targeted on dance, drama and music will allow our new artists to refine their craft and discover new methods. This funding of their creative growth ensures that the Troupe continues to ship performances of the best calibre.”
Bulama-Gana added: “Understanding the foundations and rules for civil servants is essential for workers members. The workshop will equip them with the information to navigate administrative procedures successfully. Lastly, this program demonstrates the Nationwide Troupe’s dedication to its workers and performers, fostering a way of belonging and decreasing expensive turnover.”
In an interview after the opening, the creative director mentioned that work is being achieved on an acceptable artist hostel and sophisticated for the group.
“This complete place must be rebuilt, not simply refurbished. Fortuitously, the minister agrees. She was right here earlier than my appointment and noticed the neglect. We’re on the lookout for companions and companies, artwork lovers who need to be a part of us to have a becoming place to showcase one of the best of Nigeria.”
On her plans to take the Nationwide Troupe ahead, Bulama-Gana mentioned: “We’ll concentrate on enhancing our logistics, transportation, musical devices and props in order that it doesn’t matter what occasions individuals have, they’ll belief that they’ll invite the Nationwide Troupe and we’ll ship. Our artistes come from all around the nation and symbolize our numerous cultures, so we may have completely different artistic programmes that can showcase one of the best of the Nationwide Troupe of Nigeria.”
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