Ukwua advisin president buarri

Nollywood Nkem Owoh,  on Friday advised President
Muhammadu Buhari to formulate favourable
policies for the Nigerian movie industry that
would enable the industry contribute to Nigeria’s
Gross Domestic Product
The veteran actor who spoke to the News
Agency of Nigeria, said Nollywood is capable of
contributing to Nigeria’s economic development
effectively if the industry is given all the
necessary support it requires by government.
He also charged the government to pay attention
to the issue of piracy bedeviling the industry,
adding that the activities of pirates has seriously
affected the film industry.
He said: “I will want the three tiers of government
to put their viewfinders toward Nollywood since
they have recognised that Nollywood helps in the
per capita income of the country.
I feel that they are not paying enough attention to
the movie industry. So, let them give us policies
that will make this industry stand and defend this
country.
I feel the movie industry is thriving and we are
contributing our quota to the economic
advancement of the country which makes me very,
very happy.
“Since we are not relegated to the background, we
will continue to strive harder in the development of
the country in general. So I am happy to be a
member of the Nollywood and see the improvement
in Nollywood for now.’’
He hailed the quality of movies the industry is
churning out now, saying the partnerships
between Nollywood producers and their
counterparts abroad is paying off, because of the
easy accessibility the internet creates.
He said: “When they say it (the world) is a global
village; you expect people of common interests
from the different countries of the world to come
together. And with the help of internet, we have
been moving together and the synergy has been
very encouraging.