CSN reaffirms commitment to professionalism, welfare
The Cinematographers Society of Nigeria (CSN) on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to maintaining professionalism in the industry.
In a statement issued by its treasurer, John Aduloju, the group vowed to uphold ethical standards and ensure the welfare of technical crews in television and film.
“Our objective is to maintain professionalism, ensure the welfare of every technical crew in television and film, guide members through a thorough ethical process, and monitor and ensure good working conditions among our members,” the statement read.
Formerly known as the Nigeria Society of Cinematographers (NSC), CSN was founded in 1999 and inaugurated in 2002 under the leadership of Isa Abubakar, with Amaka Igwe and Zik Zulu as founding council members.
Over the years, the society has remained a key player in Nigeria’s film industry and is an active member of the Federation of Nollywood Guilds and Associations. It is also registered with the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board and holds full membership in IMAGO, the International Federation of Cinematographers, headquartered in Brussels—making Nigeria the second African country to achieve this status after South Africa.
The event was attended by founding members and industry leaders, including Mr. Jonathan Gbemutor, Mr. Byron Ene, Dr. Victor Okhai, Barnabas “Barney” Emordi (Secretary), Mr. Emmanuel “Chimobi” Nwosu (President), Mr. Uzezi Akpata, and Mr. John Aduloju (Treasurer).
To enhance accessibility and transparency, CSN announced the launch of its official website, providing a structured system for membership registration and profiling.
“Prospective members must apply through the online portal and undergo a referral-based review process, which includes a professional and behavioral background check before approval by the governing board,” CSN stated.
