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Zuma Film Festival is now most foremost in Nigeria – Maduekwe
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Film Corporation, Dr Chidia Maduekwe, said Zuma Film Festival is now one of the foremost in Nigeria, a feat that was achieved through determination and partnerships.
He stated this at the commencement of one week 12th edition of uma Film Festival which started on 1at May, 2022.
He said: “Distinguished invited guests, from within Nigeria and abroad, It is with profound joy and great fulfillment that 12th Edition of Zuma Film Festival running from May 1st to 7th , 2022 in Abuja, Nigeria.”
According to Dr. Chidia Maduekwe the Managing Director and Chief Executive of Nigeria Film Corporate added that “the success is as a result of determination, partnerships and collaboration mounted Zuma Film Festival which has and remains Nigeria’s foremost Film Festival”.
“Past editions of the Film Festival have been very impactful on the film industry of Nigeria. Equally because of the networks of domestic and foreign Participation, support and collaboration, the festival has gathéred the momentum that both local and foreign investors harness the benefits”.
The NFC has remained unwavering in its commitment by providing this, sustainable platform for the development and growth of Nigeria’s motion picture industry.
Mr Maduekwe reiterated that the abundant opportunity inherent in this sector in terms of content creation; émployment generation and wealth creation,as well as the cross border impact, puts on us the unwavering mandate as an agency of government ever determined to propel the sector in to upping it’s contributions to the development of Nigeria through the creative economic sub-sectors of the economy.
Accordingly the objectives of the Zuma Film Festival have been: “To provide a platform for film networking between Nigerian filmmakers and their counterparts from other Film countries, explore, expand film co-production opportunities beneficial to Nigerian film makers, recognize and reward cinematic,excellence, entrench professionalism, boast exports potential of Nigeria film and herald as Africa’s tourism and film destination hub.
As Nigeria’s flagship festival, from the stable of a Pan-African flavor, our determination to improve our annual outings is never in doubt. For the first time, and proudly so, we are, mounting the 12″ edition of the film festival with a robust partnership and collaboration with- Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA).
This has thus conferred on Abuja, the official host city of Zuma Film Festival line with international practices. FCTA,s involvement in the entire film festival structure is again a demonstration and confirmation of role Zuma film festival can, and would play in the dynamic of culture and economic development of Nigeria.
The Director General commended Malam Muhammad Musa Bello and Dr, Ramatu Tijani Aliyu, Honourable Minister and Hon. Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory Administration for ensuring the take-off of this partnership and collaboration.
“Equally, | thank Mr. Olusade Ademola Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration and Co-chairman, for his commitment towards a successful Outing.
“NFC remains grateful to Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Honourable Minister of Information & Culture for his unwavering support that has positively impacted on outings.
He Also | convey Nigeria Film Corporations appreciation to His imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife for taking up the role of the festival’s first Royal Grand Patron.
The Film Festival theme “SHOW THE MONEY” underscores the immense commercial benefits that can come from investing in the secior. Hence, the 2022 edition cf the -ZUFF has been carefully organized to bring together amongst others, film stakeholders investment experts, to offer expertise and unveil opportunities through strategic engagements. | therefore thank all our foreign delegates, foreign Embassies and High Commissions for participating in ZUFF 2022.
Apart from the glitz and glamour that will characterize the opening and closing ceremonies, other festival events include the NFC Annual Film Lecture to be delivered by Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, Honourable Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory Administration on the “Post Covid-19 Funding Policy Framework Partnerships between the FCTA and the NFC for the Nigerian Film Industry through Rebates, Location Incentive, Tax Credits ond Film Grants. Others are Masterclasses, Emerging Talent Filmmakers training, film business seminars, roundtable discussions and National Days/Exhibitions by Foreign Embassies in Nigeria, Film-Awards in the Competitive Segment of Film Entries, Daily Free Film Screenings and finally ZUMA AWARD NIGHT.
All activities and events of ZUFF 2022 have been carefully designed to challenge our inner creative minds, excite, inspire and entertain us all. Have a pleasurable stay and enjoy our beautiful Federal Capital city Abuja, the Home of Zuma Film Festival.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safarau Umar Baribari.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Dr. Ganduje described Hajiya Safarau’s death as a profound loss that has left a deep void in the hearts of her family, friends, and the people of Katsina State.
Extending his sympathies, the APC National Chairman condoled with Governor Radda, the bereaved family, and the entire people of Katsina State during this difficult time.
He acknowledged the remarkable contributions of the late Hajiya Safarau and prayed for Almighty Allah (SWT) to grant her eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus while strengthening the family to bear this irreplaceable loss.
Dr. Ganduje urged Governor Radda and others affected to find comfort in the cherished memories and enduring legacy of the deceased.
Reaffirming the APC’s support, the former Kano State governor assured the people of Katsina State of the party’s solidarity in their time of grief and prayed that Allah (SWT) grant the departed soul Al-Jannah Firdaus. Ameen.
The wife of Senator Isah Jibrin (Echocho), Hajia Aishat has offered cash and food items worth millions of naira to widows and vulnerable women across Dekina local government Councils, promises to take similar gesture across the nine local government in Kogi East.
The exercise which was tagged: “Widows Empowerment”, saw the Senator’s wife distributing cash and food items to cushion the effect of Ramadan.
Items distributed are bags of rice bags of salt, cartons of seasoning, maggi etc, which were evenly distributed to widows and vulnerable women across party lines.
A beneficiary who spoke with our correspondent at Odu in Dekina Local Government Council, Hon Fitumi thanked Hajia for her continuous effort in coming through for widows and vulnerable regularly.
She acknowledged similar gesture by Senator Isah Jibrin (Echocho), a fortnight ago at Ankpa when youths in their numbers from three Local Government Areas were trained in Agriculture and empowered, stressing that people are now living testimony to the effort of the lawmaker.
“”We are aware of several intervention projects, empowerment and developmental projects of Senator Echocho and we are not surprised seeing Hajia toeing the similar path.
“The distribution of food items and cash today is not only a rekindling of hope to the beneficiaries, but an encouragement that despite their condition, they were not forgotten.
Hajia Labran, and other APC Women leaders who spoke on behalf of women, applauded Hajia Aisha Echocho and pray Allah to strengthen her to carry on, urged others to emulate her sustainable initiatives.
The women advised other political office holders to emulate what is good and just, which they believed would strengthen the party.
As part of the activities to celebrate the golden anniversary of the University of Calabar, the wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio was on Saturday, March 22, 2025 conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Education Management.
The ceremony held at the main campus of the institution in Calabar, Cross River State also saw the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike awarded the honorary doctorate degree in Law.
Other awardees included Major General Moses Bisong Obi (rtd) (Doctor of Peace and Conflict Studies) and Supreme Court Justice, Emmanuel Akomaye Obi (Doctor of Law).
In her acceptance speech after the conferment by the 15th Emir of Kano and Chancellor of the University, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the wife of the Senate President, Mrs Akpabio thanked the Governing Council and Management of the University for finding her worthy of the honour.
A statement by the Special Assistant on Media/communication to the President of the Senate, Anietie Ekong quoted Mrs Akpabio as saying “I am happy to be honoured with this award from the prestigious University of Calabar that I have heard so much about from my dear husband, an alumnus of this great institution.
“I was wondering when I will join him as a great Malabress and that day has come and I am grateful to the University for this honour,” she said.
Mrs Akpabio promised to work with other awardees especially the Minister of the FCT to provide infrastructural assistance to the university.
In a citation the University extolled Mrs Akpabio for her philanthropic and humanitarian efforts towards uplifting the lives of women and the vulnerable of the society through her non governmental organisation, the Family Life Enhancement Initiative.
She was also recognized as a Champion of women’s rights and as one who used her position as the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State to fight for the inclusion of more women in governance.
On his part, Chief Wike said he was honoured to be among the recipients of award. He extolled the Visitor of the University, President Bola Tinubu for working tirelessly to promote tertiary education in the country.
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