The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has stated that entertainment is crucial to the advancement of society.
The Governor noted that entertainment serves as a platform for disseminating crucial information and positive values.
The Governor was speaking on Thursday as he played host to Nollywood actors and actresses led by movie producer, Lasun Ray, at the Government House, Ilorin.
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Kwara Gov hosts Nollywwod practitioners in Ilorin (Pulse)
According
to Ahmed, players in the entertainment industry are stakeholders in
governance as they play important roles in setting developmental agenda.
The Governor said it will require all
hands on deck from stakeholders in different sectors, including
entertainment, to bring Nigeria to an enviable level.
Ahmed
commended the Nollywood Stars for contributing their quota to not just
moulding society, but serving as role models for the young.
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Cast and crew of a Nollywood film are hosted by Gov Ahmed in Kwara(Pulse)
The
Governor pledged his administration’s continued partnership with the
industry, noting that entertainment is a veritable medium to disseminate
information to the public and promote positive values.
Earlier
in his address, the leader of the team, Mr Ray, said the crew came to
appreciate the Governor Ahmed-led administration for his strong support
for the industry particularly in the areas of arts and culture.
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Actors led by Zack Orji, pump hands with Gov Ahmed (Pulse)
He
also commended the Governor for the good works carried out in the state
by the administration especially in the area of infrastructure.
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