A spirit of unity, hope, and resolve marked this year’s Vision Africa Media Institute, where more than 1,500 participants—a record number of both in-person and online attendees—gathered to sharpen their media skills, explore redemptive storytelling, and reaffirm their calling as Christian communicators.
NRB President & CEO, Troy A. Miller, delivered the keynote address, challenging attendees to see themselves not just as content creators but as cultural custodians and image makers called to shape imaginations, disciple nations, and proclaim truth through media with conviction and excellence.
“Media has become the most dominant discipling force on the planet,” Miller said. “We are not simply content creators. We are cultural custodians. We are not just message-makers. We are messengers.”
Troy A. Miller, NRB president & CEO
The late June event in Umuahia, Nigeria drew hundreds of students, professionals, and government representatives to hear sessions surrounding the theme, “Image Makers: Shaping Culture, Inspiring Change Through Media.” Workshops and trainings covered a range of topics—from the basics of audio and video production and on-air presentation to leadership, ethics, and principled decision-making.
Bishop Dr. Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, president & founder of Vision Africa, emphasized that the 2025 institute provided a valuable platform for media professionals to strengthen their skills and contribute to a more hopeful and secure future for society.
“In every society, those who craft and share stories and inform the public through words, images, and sound play a vital role in shaping how people see themselves, their communities, and the world,” Dr. Onuoha said.
Bishop Dr. Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha & Troy A. Miller.
The institute’s impact is being extended through after-training mentorship and follow-ups provided by Vision Africa Radio, which works to reinforce lessons and help students apply them in real contexts.
“Ultimately, our hope remains steadfast: to raise communicators who are not only skilled but are also ambassadors of Christ, equipped to influence their world positively,” Dr. Onuoha said.
Sharon Geiger, assistant general manager at KCBI and NRB board member, said her sessions were very well received, with standing-room-only attendance. Students demonstrated deep engagement and curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and welcoming the opportunity to grow in their calling.
Sharon Geiger teaching a session.
Dr. Chuck Pollak, founder and president of Sharing International and member of NRB’s International Committee, also led several sessions, equipping attendees with practical tools for media strategy, planning, and organizational development.
“In the 30 countries where Sharing International have trained Christian leaders,” Pollak said, “I’ve encountered passionate individuals devoted to spreading the message of Christ. Bishop Sunday Onouha stands out among them for his keen ability to articulate and pursue the divine vision laid out before him, demonstrating both dedication and strength in realizing it.”
Among the many in attendance were students and leaders representing Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the federal agency that oversees media, equivalent to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. Officials from the host state of Abia were also present, including the Honorable Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, who attended on behalf of the governor.
Dr. Chuck Pollak teaching a session.
Despite ongoing persecution in the region, Nigerian Christians continue to radiate joy and resolve. On a Sunday morning visit to a seminary chapel in Umuahia, Geiger recalled the overall mood of steadfast, praise-filled faith even in the shadow of danger.
“In the face of adversity, Nigerian Christians have embraced unity, innovation, and social responsibility,” Dr. Onuoha said. “Churches are not only centers of worship but also hubs for education, healthcare, and empowerment. Younger generations of Christians are stepping into leadership roles with vision and integrity, … helping to reshape the narrative of what it means to be both faithful and forward-thinking.”
Speaking to fellow Christians abroad, Geiger said, “Your assistance to our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in media ministry around the world will help them serve as ambassadors for Christ in their contexts, working to fulfill the Great Commission by appealing to those who are in desperate need of God’s love to be reconciled to Him.”
She also cited 2 Corinthians 5:14 and 20:
“For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died. … Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.”
Institute attendees.
As Christians in the U.S. enjoy the blessings of free speech and religious liberty, NRB encourages believers to stand in solidarity with those risking their lives for the Gospel.
“While we enjoy the blessings of the First Amendment in the U.S.,” Miller said, “many of our brothers and sisters live under constant threat simply for following Jesus. NRB stands with them—and with those using media to shine light in hard places.”
Vision Africa continues to serve tens of millions across Nigeria through its dynamic radio ministry, Christ-centered outreach, and expanding initiatives. In addition to preparing to open the Agnes Onuoha Memorial Hospital in 2026—a 50-bed facility that will offer critical medical care to underserved communities—the ministry is broadening its media presence with plans to launch new radio stations in Lagos and Abuja and to develop a television broadcasting arm in Umuahia.
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Pollak shared ways for Christians and fellow NRB members to support and get involved:
- Pray for Bishop Sunday Onouha and the Vision Africa ministry, for protection, provision, and wisdom in their endeavors.
- Consider sending your best people to share their experiences and the invaluable principles they’ve learned in the media industry, should the opportunity arise.
- Explore the possibility of partnering with Vision Africa to establish a permanent home for the Media Institute, where theycan continue to cultivate and train the next generation of media leaders.
Vision Africa has been an NRB member since 2021. Visit visionafrica.org to learn more and support their work.
Vision Africa Radio staff.