NAM-ELS-3
Policies
By Vezi Isike
Lagos, Nov. 30, 2016 (NAN) An upcoming artiste, Agabi Joe, popularly known as Joe page on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to enact policies to encourage creativity and sustainability in the industry.
Joe told the news Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that creating an enabling environment would enhance and yield more resources for the sector.
According to him, earmarking funds by government to empower relevant authorities in fighting the ills plaguing the country through songs will go a long way in changing the mindset of Nigerians.
“Musicians do not have support and that is why we are calling on government to provide special funds of single interest rate that are accessible across board.
“Funds should be so flexible that even without collateral, practitioners can access such facilities,’’ he said.
Joe said that there was the need for the government to partner with associations in the industry to build state of the art studios across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
“Entertainment has played major role in curbing criminal activities over the years, but am sure the government can do more.
“If we have studios in every state where youths can simply go into and produce songs for little or nothing, we will have a crime free nation,’’ he said.
According to him, it is the responsibility of government to assist her citizens who do not have the capacity to build their talents by creating facilities that can aid them.
He also appealed to the government to support the various musical associations in their quest to fight piracy to enable artistes reap the fruit of their labour. (NAN)
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Edited by Udochukwu Ifionu/Ese E. Ekama