The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has launched Media Literacy Clubs in secondary schools across Osun State as part of a strategic initiative to promote responsible media consumption among young people.
The initiative, titled “Making Safer Choices and Safeguarding Young Minds,” was flagged off at a formal ceremony in Osogbo.
It aims to educate students on media literacy, encourage critical thinking and promote the consumption of age-appropriate media content.
According to Paul Aliwon, deputy director of the NFVCB at the Osun centre office, the clubs will function like other school-based extracurricular groups but will specifically focus on guiding students toward responsible media habits.
“We have secured approval to flag off the programme in both public and private schools and we are beginning with ten students per school and one coordinating teacher,” he said.
Aliwon outlined the goals of the clubs, which include educating students on film classifications and consumer advisories by the NFVCB, promoting safe content consumption online and offline and introducing students to the film value chain and classification processes.
In a message to the ceremony, NFVCB executive director Dr. Shaibu Husseini revealed that the programme will also provide mentorship opportunities with top actors, facilitate competitions among schools and promote advocacy in media safety and youth development.
He added that a dedicated WhatsApp support line will be available to support participating students.
Dr. Husseini announced that the Media Literacy Clubs have already been launched in three schools—Ataoja School of Science, Treasure Trove School, and Day Star School—with 30 student ambassadors and three coordinating teachers now active.
He commended the Osun State Ministry of Education for its support, describing the initiative as a proactive effort by the NFVCB to empower young minds with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate today’s complex media environment.
