President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday described Nollywood as
the greatest ambassador of Nigeria, saying it is positively marketing
the country to the world.
He spoke when he had audience
with some members of Nollywood known as G-20 led by Kanayo O. Kanayo,
who came to condole him over the death of his brother, Meni Innocent
Jonathan, who passed on last week on the President's birthday.
The President noted that already, Nollywood has been able to bring hope and good reputation to the country.
He
commended them for their achievements despite facing challenges like
piracy in the industry, regretting that government was yet to keep to
its promise to the practitioner, he assured however that government will
act soon especially as it was a large employer of labor.
Speaking
earlier, Kanayo said, "As practitioners in a veritable compartment of
the creative industry, known as Nollywood, we are at one with your
Excellency, family and all people of goodwill, within and beyond the
shores of this land, in this time of grief.
"This visit is to
reassure you of our commitment towards your administration, whether in
Otuoke or Abuja, in good times and challenging times, we stand with you
because we know you are outstanding."We were there with you on the
campaign trail. We are committed to be with you on the governance
train".
Kanayo also prayed for God to grant the President and his family the strength and fortitude to bear the pain of Meni's death.
Expressing
gladness that Nigeria was on the right path to development under the
watch of Jonathan, the actors pledged to contribute their quota by
sustaining the "enviable image" the country enjoys courtesy of
Nollywood.
Other members of th delegation were Onyeka Onwenu,
Stephanie Okereke-Idahosa, Teco Benson, Bukky Wright, Rita Dominic, Wale
Adenuga, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Jide Kosoko, Bob Manuel, Sanji Danja,
Emem Isong among others.
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