The Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Comrade Don Onyenji has described the Association of Music and Film Producers and Marketers of Nigeria (AMUFPMAN) as an important organization that can help boost entertainment and create job opportunities which will further reduce youths’ restiveness in Anambra State and Nigeria at large.
Commissioner Onyenji stated this when the leadership of the Association Anambra state Chapter paid him a visit in Awka.
The Commissioner urged the association to use music and films to promote Igbo Cultural values and called for the regulation of the entertainment industry in the interest of the society.
Comrade Onyenji informed them that the state government is working towards establishing a film village that will depict Igbo Culture and called on investors to assist in advancing the entertainment industry in the state and regretted the impact of piracy on the industry and called on the relevant agencies to rise to their responsibilities by bringing to book the culprits.
He revealed that henceforth, any one or group who intend to organize any show in the state must register with the ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism for them to certify the authenticity of the show.
In an address, the President of the Association in Anambra state, Evangelist Macson Nwasike congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his Deputy Doctor Onyekachukwu Ibezim on their successful assumption of office and commended them for appointing one of their own as the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, and described Comrade Onyenji as a multi-talented fellow that will help to revive the entertainment industry in the state.
Evangelist Nwasike appealed to the state government to support them by donating funds and establishing a film village to enhance their performances and equally create a market in Awka for them to market their products.
Two executive members of the Association, including Mr. Roy Ekwunife and Eze Onwuji in a vote of thanks, also commended Governor Soludo for appointing one of their colleagues into the exalted position and solicited for support to enable them produce more movies and generate revenue for themselves and the state government.
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