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Actors Guild of Nigeria Establishes Committee for Member Safety and Welfare

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The Actors Guild of Nigeria has formed a special committee to improve the safety and welfare of its members following a recent boat accident that claimed the lives of five film practitioners. The committee aims to enhance existing bylaws, implement safety guidelines, and recommend disciplinary measures for erring members and production companies.

Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, has established a special committee aimed at enhancing the safety and welfare of its members.

The statement partly read: “Following the recent fatal boat mishap on the River Niger which claimed the lives of five film practitioners, including renowned actor, John Paul Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, in Asaba, Delta State, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, has set up a special committee.”

“Engage all relevant guilds and associations for the full implementation. Also recommend disciplinary measures against erring members, producers, and production companies. Seek further engagement with other guilds/associations and relevant stakeholders on drafting general by-laws for the industry.Junior Pope didn’t have to sacrifice his life, actress Ini Edo lamentsEmeka Ike, a veteran actor, leads the community, and Jude Orhorha acts as secretary.

Following the recent death of some actors, the AGN banned actors from filming movies in riverine locations or taking boat rides.

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