Kogi Gov. Bello Urges Nollywood To Promote Peace-Oriented Narratives

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has urged the creative industry to produce movies that would reshape public perception and preach peace oriented narratives in the country.

Bello made the plea while hosting the 13th edition of Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) in Lokoja.

It was reported that the BON Awards, an annual Pan-Nigerian travelling film industry initiative, had in the last 12 years moved to different states of the federation.

The governor maintained that the creative industry was strategic to the development of any nation.

He stressed that Nollywood was needed now more than ever to assist the government in ensuring that the message of unity, love and peace was once again established to move the nation forward.

“The creative industry, especially Nollywood, is strategic in ensuring that the right information and perception is spread in the polity.

”As role models, your films and expression are vital to national peace and unity.

Earlier, Seun Oloketuyi, the Chief Executive Officer/ Convener of BON Awards, had urged Bello to use the remaining years of his administration to open up the state to the world for more opportunities.

Oloketuyi also appealed to the governor to work with practitioners and the creative industry to ensure that the beautiful natural landscape in the state was exposed to the world through filmmakers.