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Nollywood Imo @20 Anniversary 2021, By Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Imo State
Speech by the Amb. Lambert Nnorom, Chairman AGN/Nollywood @20 Anniversary
ANNIVERSARY LOGO UNVEILING OCCASION PRESENTATION BY THE CHAIRMAN OF AGN/NOLLYWOOD IMO AT 20 ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, AMB. LAMBERT NNOROM, ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 30, 2021 AT ICE CLUB OWERRI.
The Chairman of the Occasion Hon. Eric Uwakwe,
All Imo Government Appointees here present,
The C.E.O. of ICE Club and Lounge Engr. Ifeanyi Emeruwa,
All Specially Invited Guests,
The State Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Dr. Lady Nneoma Ukpabi,
The Deputy Chairman, Chikodi Francis Nwafor PhD. and all the Excos,
Captains of Associations in the Entertainment and Mass Media Industries,
Star Practitioners in the Nollywood Industry here present,
Gentlemen of the Press,
Bloggers, On-Air-Personalities,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
All Protocols, please stand as duly observed.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude to God, that I welcome you all to this pragmatic and auspicious event: the official unveiling ceremony of the Anniversary Logo and flag-off of several Most Significant Events enwrapped for the celebration of 20 Years of Nollywood in Imo State by Actors Guild of Nigeria (Imo State Chapter).
The significance of my appointment by the State Executive Committee of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Imo State, ably led by Lady Dr. Nneoma Ukpabi to spearhead the organization of this historic event is as intelligent as Divine. To consolidate the gains from this fastest growing Industry in the state, it is audacious that the same tutelage through which the Industry in Imo has recorded solid growth and stability, leads it to its ultimate vision. That is why perhaps, I, as the first state Chairman of the Guild several years ago, would now have to work with a very creative and dedicated team, to organize this strategic line-up of events that herald unprecedented breakthrough for Nollywood practitioners in the state, and the opening of more frontiers to step up our dreams.
Nollywood in Imo State was born and nursed by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter; and as an Alma Mater, she is left without option in this celebration, other than to carry all her Children along in her capacity as mother who brought them all up.
The Script Writers Guild of Nigeria SWGN, the Association of Movie Producers AMP, the Association of Nigeria Movie Directors ANMD, the Directors Guild of Nigeria DGN, the Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria CDGN, the Production Managers Association of Nigeria - PMGN, the Cinematographers Association of Nigeria - CSN, Association of Movie Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria - AMPMAN etc. in the State are all offshoots from the Actors Guild of Nigeria in the State.
We are therefore billed to be celebrating from a comfort zone with the co-option of all there is in Nollywood, nay the Entertainment Industry in Imo State. Our brothers and sisters in the Music Industry, Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria PMAN, the Disc Jockeys Association of Nigeria DJAN, the Stand-Up Comedians, etc. are all in this together with us.
The résumé of this occasion of the 20 Years Anniversary of Nollywood in Imo State is therefore, an appraisal of the growth of the children of one woman who she suckled and bred to greatness in a global village known as Nollywood.
This very occasion of the unveiling ceremony, most importantly, is a conference to unmask the tangibles and to flag off publicity for the main events proper.
Permit me therefore, to state that every Nollywood practitioner in the state shares with the AGN, a deep sense of commitment and fraternal link, stands with us as we unveil significant matters to mark the 20 Years Anniversary of Nollywood in Imo State. I invite all of you here, to also join us and support us.
Today, our highlight is to make public, the official Mascot (in Print) for the 20 Years Anniversary. Today, we will share with you, our scheduled activities for the occasion, to impact the industry. From today, publicity and targeted arrangements for the occasion would be fully activated.
Our scheduled activities are as follows:
Hope for AGN Imo Road Tour November 26, 2021
This morning activity will involve the touring of major roads and streets in the state capital by Guild members and all lovers of entertainment. The objective of this event is to promote entertainment, and encourage people to embrace peace, unity and progress in Imo State.
Hope for AGN Imo Lectures November 26, 2021
This afternoon activity will involve the coaching of AGN members and industry wannabes on professionalism; instructions on alternative income sources to support their practice in the industry, and how to shoot themselves to stardom. The objective of this event is to instill and build confidence in young AGN members and industry wannabes.
Nollywood Imo @20 Anniversary Competitions Semis November 27, 2021
This all-day activity is comprised of competitions in Drama, Modeling/Pageantry, Music and Dance. We have competitions amongst the four Satellite/Outreaches of AGN Imo State, Production Houses and Social Groups in Nollywood; competitions among the seven tertiary institutions in the state; and a Beauty Pageant/Contest to determine the most appropriate maiden from the 27 Local Government Areas in the state to wear the toga of Face of AGN Imo 2021: the winner and her runners up shall become Ambassadors of AGN to do public good as part of our corporate social responsibilities. The overall objective of this exercise is to promote the growth of the performing arts sub-sector; galvanize support for the industry from across the state; and return to the society that has made us relevant.
Anniversary Thanksgiving Church Service November 28, 2021
This morning program is to show appreciate the Most High God who has brought Nollywood in Imo State this far. Thanksgiving gift items will be presented at the Altar to show appreciation to God. The objective of this activity is to help rekindle the faith of industry practitioners in the state, and put them and their affairs in the hands of God.
Nollywood Imo @20 Anniversary Competitions Finals November 28, 2021
This afternoon activity is to determine the Finalists from all anniversary competitions. The objective here is to ready all Competition/Contest Winners for presentation at a later activity.
Nollywood Imo @20 Awards Night & Film Premier November 28, 2021
The evening activity that will commence with a televised Red Carpet Show will culminate in the Fellows of Nollywood Award series: A special recognition of individuals and organizations whose contributions have greatly and positively impacted Nollywood/AGN in Imo State. Highlight of the occasion will be the Public Presentation of the first ever Cinematic Film Produced by AGN nationally. The film entitled Orjiugo which is 100% AGN/Nollywood practitioners cast and crew, seeks to project artistes from Imo State to the limelight internationally. There will also be select side attractions to reveal innovative talents. The overall objective of this exercise is to give honor to whom it is due, and to launch a fund to help AGN Imo succeed in making more film genres to build the economic base and well-being of practitioners in the state.
Having listed the activities above, it should dawn on us, that all of us here and in our different capacities, are forerunners of this eventful and objective celebration line-up to mark the epoch existence of Nollywood in Imo State; and to take entertainment in Imo state to the next level.
We humbly call on of you to support these plans in any and every way possible to help us achieve a totally successful outing.
So far, we will ever remain very grateful to our wonderful brother, Engr. Ifeanyi Emeruwa who single handedly, bankrolled this Unveiling Ceremony and as well as provided free of charge, the Venue for this event. We also remain ever grateful to Chief Akunaebuaju, who aided us in the Production of our first Cinema Movie Orjiugo.
We are grateful to our leader and National President, Dr. Emeka Ejezie Rollas who with all his capacity, has supported this event. My candid loyalty and respect unfaultably goes to our State Chairman, Lady Nneoma Ukpabi, who has trusted us the Committee, with an unwavering support and available presence each time we call upon her for duty.
I cannot fail to also specially acknowledge my team of Anniversary Committee Members for their dedication and sacrifices to ensure we succeed in our mission.
Thank you and may God bless you all as you react and contribute favourably to this clarion call to help make the laudable program great and memorable.
Amb. Lambert Nnorom
Chairman AGN/Nollywood @20 Anniversary
