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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.
Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho, has congratulated Muslim faithful for the successful completion of this year Ramadan fast, urging them to celebrate the Sallah in love, and unity across our communities.
Echocho in a statement madeavailable to CAPITALPOST in Lokoja o Sunday, described the Ramadan period as stressful, but deserving, because it is the only period for spiritual reflection on abstinence from immorality, sincere sacrifice and supplications to Allah.
He added that, Ramadan symbolises Allah’s way of teaching humanity on virtuous living, where people keep away from all forms of comfort to appreciate what the less privileged experience and deprivation they suffers daily.
He task Muslims to extend the lessons of Ramadan to the way we live with our neighbours.
“Let’s seek peace at all times and promote unity of purpose in our society” the Lawmaker demanded.
“May the celebration brings sustainable peace to our homes, my district, Kogi State and Nigeria, he concluded.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended Senator Basheer Lado, for redefining the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, stating that, for the first time in a long while, the office is fully meeting its expectations.
Speaking during his visit to the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters accompanied by distinguished senators, Akpabio described the visit as a significant step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
He praised the Special Adviser and his team for maintaining the confidentiality of communications between the President and Senate, and also, ensuring a seamless flow of information. He further emphasized that the office is now more result-oriented.
Additionally, he acknowledged the office’s diligent efforts in tracking all Bills passed by the Senate and assented to by the President, underscoring its critical role in legislative efficiency.
Expressing his satisfaction, Akpabio noted that he and the Senate delegation were proud of the office’s achievements and looked forward to sustaining the existing cordial and productive relationship between the Executive and the Legislature throughout the administration.
In recognition of his exemplary leadership, Senator Lado presented an Award of Excellence to Senator Akpabio.
In his remarks, Senator Lado reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. He lauded Akpabio for his unwavering dedication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—defending it with clarity, articulating it with passion, and advancing it through legislative action.
Ahead of the 2025 political party Congresses, Plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) stakeholders has endorsed the defection of the candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections and the leader of Justice and Rebirth, Barr Gyang Zi SAN, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the view to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
They made the call in a communique issued at the end of the enlarge meeting of the stakeholders from Plateau North senatorial zone at the residence of Barr. Gyang Zi in Rayfield Jos.
The communique which was jointly signed by Dr. Ayiki Sati Director General, Justice and Rebirth and
Barr. Samuel Galadima- 2024 Chairmanship candidate of Jos East LGA among others said the call became imperative on the sideline of the leadership tussle at the National Level which violates the core principles and values for the formation of the Party as an alternative for Nigeria for the protection, sustenance of democracy and Social Justice.
They regretted that the leadership tussle has also divided the party into factions leaving party loyalists and supporters in the state of despondency and confusion not knowing where they belong.
Our correspondent reports that the gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District.
Besides, the focus of the discussions was centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.
The stakeholders further frowned at the structural weaknesses in LP and resolved to advise Barr Gyang Zi, to leave the party and join the APC while expressing confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance in the state .
The communique also emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.
According to the communique, supporters of Barr Gyang Zi also pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.
They urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.
Stakeholders also reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are sidelined in the democratic process and accordingly officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC.
They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party in the state and at the National level.
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