NIGERIAN FILM CORPORATION
… Powering Possibilities
The attention of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has been drawn to media publications of the purported crack in Nigeria’s film industry with the pulling out from the Federation of the Nollywood Guilds and Association (FREGAN) by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
The NFC appeals for calm and maintains that there is the need for the various film industry guilds and associations to come together and work for the common interest of the sector. It is only a unified and cohesive body that can be effective enough to positively benefit from government policies that are favourable to the growth of Nigeria’s film industry.
Indeed, the present Federal Government Administration has shown its determination to reposition the creative sector (film inclusive) as a fulcrum for national development by creating the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy.
Furthermore, it has established a national committee to streamline tax issues in Nigeria, which the film industry will be a beneficiary as well. Hence, the ongoing crack in the industry or any other form of distraction will not augur well for Nollywood.
Consequently, on the issue at stake, all parties to the dispute are kindly requested to allow for its resolution under the auspices of NFC brokered meeting at the Department of Entertainment & Creative Services of the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy.
Brian Etuk
Director, Public Affairs
