Nollywood practitioners to make the film industry more
"responsible".
Amaechi said this at a dinner organised for nominees of the
Best of Nollywood Awards 2013 at the Government House in
Port Harcourt on Sunday. He was represented by the
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Nnabuihe Imegwu.
Amaechi said the Nigerian film industry, being famous around
the world, has a kind of a diplomatic function and should
portray Nigeria in a responsible way.
"Nollywood represents Nigeria both at home and overseas.
It is part of our everyday life here in Nigeria. Overseas, it is
an export commodity and the world sees us through most of
the movies we shoot and send out. The film industry should,
therefore, be responsible in representing the country and we
should always support it," he said.
Also speaking at the dinner, the organiser of the awards, Seun
Oloketuyi, said that the awards had come a long way in its
five years of existence.
"We are seeking to uplift the industry and encourage
professionalism among our practitioners."We will maintain a
responsible industry," he stated.
Oloketuyi also used the opportunity to demand more
government's support for the Nigerian film industry.
Among the popular actors at the event were Segun Arinze,
Fathia Balogun, Adaora Ukoh, John Okafor, Foluke Daramola
and Eniola Badmus.
Via: Premium Times
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