Nigerian film directors storm Lagos for ANMD‘s 4th annual convention

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Nigerian film directors storm Lagos for ANMD‘s 4th annual convention

The event which held at the Mount Royal Centre Hotel & Suites, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, also witnessed the inauguration of the Lagos State chapter of the association as well as honouring deserving stakeholders and eminent Nigerians.

Themed, “ Rising Beyond the Limits: A March Towards the Recovering of the Nollywood Economy,” the event a total of 55 new members inducted into the association.

Ibeanusi however, reiterated the plans of his leadership to build a multi-million naira edifice that will serve as the National Secretariat of the association as well as a hotel with an in-built production location.

The ANMD boss first announced the projects plans last year when the association held its annual convention in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

He noted that the project will be managed by people who completely understand the challenges filmmakers face as it will also serve as a source of revenue for the association.

Also, speaking at the occasion, the Governor, Lagos State chapter of the association, Nnabuike Okoro called on film directors across the country to endeavour to come together to help restore order and predictability to the growth of the global film market and expansion in line with the theme of the confab.

Meanwhile, the occasion also witnessed the honouring of actress Ngozi Ezeonu, comrade Alex Eyengho, Sir Precious Preye Oliver a.k.a Mr Nollywood with a Fellow award of the association among other deserving awardees.

While Ndubuisi Nwankwo JP, was conferred the grand patron of ANMD which was established since 2015.

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