Anambra State Is Safe, Better Hub For Film production In Nigeria- AGN Chairman, Anyaegbunam

The Anambra State Chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lady Esther Anyaegbunam, says the association is developing a plan to turning the state into a hub for film making, entertainment and a destination for Nollywood destination in Nigeria.

Lady Esther revealed this while speaking to the press during activities marking her one year in office. To mark the anniversary, the association embarked on visitation to hospitals, orphanage homes, and organized a workshop for members.

Recounting some of the achievements recorded within her first year in office such as the restoration peace to the guild and strengthening of the guilds zonal structures to function better, and welfare packages for veterans, Lady Esther appealed Governor Chukwuma Soludo to extend more support to the creative industry in the state.

The Anambra AGN Chairman said that plans are on top gear towards repositioning the state as a hub for quality filmmaking and announced activities lined up by the chapter to include zonal football tournament, entrepreneurship training, state film projects, beauty pageant and many others.

In their separate remarks, the Chairman of AGN Board of Trustees, Mr. Emma Ogugua and the National Vice President (South East) of the guild, Comrade Clement Anigbo commended Governor Soludo, for creating the enabling environment for the film industry in the state to thrive, emphasizing that Anambra remains the foundation of Nollywood.

Notable Nollywood veterans including Chief Stephen Anajemba, Ambassador Lawrence Uche, Roy Ekwunife, Dr. Lawrence Uche and Apostle Joseph Nwankwoude praised the impact of the current administration as they can now proudly identify with guild and admonished younger members to imbibe respect and dedication for a brighter career.