Popular actress Ini Edo has explained why the Federal Government of Nigeria led by president Muhammadu Buhari should pay more attention and support to Nollywood.
The s3xy thespian who made the call in a recent interview said that the government should support the industry because it one of the highest revenue generating industries in the country.
According to her, the movie industry provides employment for millions of youths, not to mention the number of people taken off the street, and the huge investments.
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She said; “It is one of the highest revenue generating industries in the country. It provides employment for millions of youths, not to mention the number of people taken off the street, and the huge investments. If only the people (in leadership positions) understand what the movie industry can be to Nigeria’s economy, I think the government will see to it that the right structures are put in place, so that the sector can thrive.
‘‘It is one thing to see (potential); it is a different ball game to do something about it. Imagine me having a production like Shanty Town, and I had to fund it myself. There was no support from anyone. The poor electricity supply is a problem, and the cost of production is very high. There is no way that it favours one.”
