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By Babajide Awoyinfa
Lagos, June 13, 2024 (NAN) Emeka Ike, the newly appointed Chairman of the Creative Industry Group Advisory Board, has pledged to leverage his position to boost Nigerian content worldwide through global partnerships, festivals, and exhibitions.
Ike gave the pledge during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos.
He said the group was committed to showcasing the best of Nigerian creativity to the world.
“Our vision is to create a vibrant, sustainable, and globally competitive entertainment industry in Nigeria.
“We will achieve this by fostering strategic collaborations between CIG, sister guilds associations, unions, and industry stakeholders to promote opportunities for growth and development,” Ike said.
According to him, CIG is committed to establishing training programmes and capacity-building initiatives to enhance skills and knowledge of industry professionals.
“We are committed to developing modern film production facilities, studios, and equipment to support high-quality content creation, and strengthening legal frameworks.
“Also enforcement mechanisms to protect intellectual property rights and combat piracy and copyright infringement.
“We believe that the entertainment industry has the power to inspire, educate, and unite us, and we are dedicated to making it a source of national pride.”
Emeka Ike is a renowned actor, producer, and director who has made significant contributions to the Nollywood industry.
He has starred in numerous blockbuster movies and received several awards as well as nominations for his outstanding performances.
President of CIG, Felix Duke, said that the group was thrilled to have Ike on board.
”The CIG team is excited to work with industry stakeholders to achieve these plans and create a brighter future for the entertainment industry in Nigeria.
“Ike’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the group’s efforts in promoting the creative industry in Nigeria.
“His passion and dedication to the industry are contagious, and we are confident that he will inspire others to work together toward a common goal of lifting mankind, “he said. (NAN)
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Edited by Folasade Adeniran
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