The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has taken a significant step toward strengthening the future of Nigeria’s creative industry through a strategic partnership with MTN Nigeria aimed at advancing digital empowerment for actors nationwide.

The partnership emerged from a high-level engagement between both organizations, where discussions focused on aligning policies and developing frameworks for digital training and capacity building. The initiative is designed to equip Nigerian actors with the skills and tools required to thrive in an increasingly digital-driven entertainment landscape.
Leading the AGN delegation, National President Sanusi Abubakar Yakubu emphasized the urgency of embracing technology as a catalyst for growth within the creative sector. 

He noted that as content creation, distribution, and audience engagement continue to evolve, actors must be adequately prepared to compete on both local and global stages.
He commended MTN Nigeria for its pivotal role in driving the country’s digital ecosystem, describing the telecom giant as a key enabler of innovation, connectivity, and economic transformation. 
According to him, the collaboration represents a strategic pathway toward sustainable industry development, digital inclusion, and enhanced professional standards.

In her remarks, A’isha Umar Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer of MTN Nigeria, welcomed the AGN leadership and praised the Guild’s proactive approach to industry advancement. She reaffirmed MTN’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote digital literacy, skills development, and broad-based empowerment across Nigeria’s creative value chain.
Mumuni further highlighted the strategic advantage of AGN’s nationwide structure, noting that it provides a scalable platform for implementing impactful programs that can reach actors across different regions of the country.

The meeting also explored opportunities for long-term collaboration, including the deployment of technology-driven learning platforms, access to digital tools, and initiatives that will enhance content creation, distribution, and monetization for actors.

The AGN delegation included Sunny Mcdon, Secretary of the Board of Trustees; Temidayo Amusa, Vice President (South West); Boma Akpore, Director of Communications; and Don Pedro Aganbi, Director of Policy and Implementation.

With this partnership, both AGN and MTN Nigeria signal a shared commitment to unlocking new opportunities within Nigeria’s creative economy, positioning actors to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital era.