The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has commended the three Nigerian Filmmakers who made the 2014 National Honours Award list released last week by the Federal Government.
A statement in Jos quotes the Corporation boss Dr. Danjuma Dadu as saying that the award to filmmakers, coming on the heels of several others since 2007, again is a testimony to the great contribution of the film industry for the growth of the nation.
The Nigerian Film Industry has continued to impact positively on the Nigerian economy and beyond, providing home and theatre entertainment to millions around the world, the statement added.
Dadu described Kenneth Nnebue, Omotola Jalade Ekende and Ajoke Silva Jacobs as dedicated filmmakers who have carved a niche for themselves and have made the nation and their fellow filmmakers proud.
The three filmmakers were honoured with the Member of the Federal Republic Award (MFR).
Dadu noted that the contributions of the three recipients are enormous, commendable and impactful. Their efforts have contributed immeasurably to employment generation and wealth creation.
He described Kenneth Nnebue’s ingenuity and creative instincts as the birth Nollywood with his home Video titled “Living in Bandage” released in 1992. Other film productions, “Glamour Girls”, “The Maid”, “True Confession “ “Nneka the Pretty Serpent” and “Lost to lust” trailed ‘’ Living in Bondage”. Dadu commended Joke Silva and Omotala Jakade Ekende for providing platforms for movie enthusiasts, especially the female gender to rise to become stars.
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