WRITTEN BY EJIKE ABANA
State government says it is ready to explore possibilities of shooting and producing movies as a way of establishing a strong Nollywood presence in the State.
Governor Willie Obiano stated this when he received in audience, members of the Association of Music and Film Production and Marketers of Nigeria led by its National President, Evangelist Justice Nwasike at the Government House, Awka.
Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke, Governor Obiano said that the Nollywood Industry is big with a lot of economic prospects, expressing the State government’s enthusiasm to partner the Industry to increase its Internally generated revenue.
The Governor, who said that majority of Nollywood movies watched within and outside the Country are produced by Ndi Anambra, added that government hopes to explore ways to partner the industry in the fight against piracy.
On his part, Evangelist Justice Nwasike said that the courtesy call by the Association was to identify and interact with the government on ways to grow the Industry, pointing out that through the activities of the Association, jobs have been created, especially for the youths.
He appealed for government’s support in establishing a village for film and music production and help export such indigenous productions to other countries of the world.
A Veteran Nollywood Actor, Mr Clemson Nnonyelu gave a vote of thanks and performed an Igbo chant to the admiration of all.
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