Ajadi Promises to Appoint Thespians as Ministers, DGs, if Elected President

A presidential aspirant of the New Nigeria People’s Party for the 2023 election, Comrade Olufemi Ajadi, has said that Nigerian actors and actresses would play key roles in his government both as ministers and directors-general of strategic parastatals respectively.

Speaking in Lagos, he also promised to fully integrate members of the Nigerian entertainment industry, popularly known as Nollywood into his government once elected president.

According to the presidential aspirant, his team has worked out a comprehensive programme for the Nigerian entertainment industry which would make it a real pride of the nation, adding that he would not disclose details of the agenda for now.

He said, “We are all aware of the contributions that the sector has been making to the economic and social development of the country, with the result that is competing favourably with Hollywood and

Bollywood.

“That is commendable and our plan is to further lift Nollywood. I personally believe WKDW PRUH ÀOP YLOODJHV IRU WKH sector would not be a bad idea. This will complement what the practitioners already have in Asaba.

“As for other incentives likely to impact on the personal lives of the practitioners, we will keep it in wraps for now.”

The presidential aspirant commended members of the Nollywood for keeping

Nigerians entertained and educated through movies.

He said the practitioners deserve commendation for helping in laundering the image of the country, in creating wealth and also providing recreation for millions of viewers across the divide.

He said not many group of professionals have been able to tell the Nigerian story as credibly as actors and actresses, DGGLQJ WKDW WKDW DORQH TXDOLÀHG