According to Aganbi “The Nigerian Film industry Continues to be one of the most fascinating film milieus in Africa: Its growth is still spectacular because of the role it has continued to play in the development of our society. We believe that the film industry shall and will continue to play a vital role in popularizing corporate brand and government policies and ideologies amongst the people as well as to consolidate and build new relationships between the government and private sector, culture and economic development”
In addition, he said that the Lagos Actors Week now in its 3rd edition would feature for the first time the Nollywood Mini Marathon and celebrity walk designed to promote health consciousness among actors. “The mini Marathon would flag-off from Maryland, and shall wind its way through Ikorodu Road to the Teslim Balogun Stadium. There shall also be free medical screening, workshop and health exhibition” Aganbi revealed.
According to him, Top celebrities like Amb. Emeka Ike, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) Paul Obazele, Rachael Oniga, Zack Orji, Tunde Kelani, Laide Bakare among others have already indicated interest to be a part of the epoch making event.
Other activities lined up for the 4 day extravaganza include; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day, Cultural/Fashion show and the AGN Merit Awards and Gala Nite.
Don Pedro Aganbi remarked that the Lagos Actors Week is a revolutionary platform for the government, private sector, business community and foreign missions to chart a course for the future of the Nigerian actor.
The event is billed to hold in Lagos from 2nd October to 6th October 2013 in Lagos and will provide excellent networking opportunities among Movie Actors, Government, private sector and the international Community
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