Jonathan Meets With Nollywood, Creative Professionals

Jonathan Meets With Nollywood, Creative Professionals

President Goodluck Jonathan says the federal government’s efforts in tackling insecurity in some parts of the country is  being hampered and sabotaged.

The president  spoke while receiving some Nollywood and music stars under the auspices of creative professionals who paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The president described the alleged sabotage as a frustration, occurring both internally and externally.

He said his administration is determined to diversify the country’s economy through the utilization of the creative industry and other intellectuals.

Also at the meeting were Vice President, Namadi Sambo, Supervising Minister of Information Nurudeen Mohammed, Minister of Culture and Tourism Edem Duke. They observed a minute silence for victims of terror attacks in some parts of the country.

He also spoke on the challenges of infrastructure and pledged his administrations commitment to improving the situation and applauded the entertainment and creative artistes for creating positive image of the country.

Leader of the delegation Segun Arinze thanked the president for his administration’s support to the creative industry, his giant strides in the different sectors and urged him to remain focused.

Earlier the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Edem Duke reminded the creative professionals to work towards changing the psyche of Nigerians in the face of the security challenges.

Source: Channels News