The Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN) led by its National President, Emeka Rollas, has reached out to the needy to cushion the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rollas said the palliative measure, is part of the Guild’s corporate social responsibility to give back to the fans; and the society that have supported Nollywood.
He hinted that the guild’s short-term plan is to feed over 10,000 folks throughout the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, beginning with Surulere, Lagos.
He said: “We are going to ship supplies to all of the chapters to distribute. We principally know that there are members who’re up and coming and never doing very properly. So, on this lockdown, we consider we now have to attempt to cushion the impact on our members; and members of the general public who’ve truly patronized actors over time.
“Already, we had despatched palliatives to Abuja Chapter of the guild, Lagos State Chapter and in addition to Delta State chapter. What we’re doing now, is the distribution to the general public. We began with Surulere and likewise touched different LGAs; Ifako Ijaye and others. That is simply the primary part. We plan to feed 10,000 folks as quickly as we get more cash from our sponsors. We’re additionally looking for the Federal and State authorities partnership.”
AGN president appreciates members
Rollas appreciated his colleagues and patrons who donated funds for the primary part of the AGN COVID-19 Group Attain Out.
“The palliatives we distributed had been made obtainable by three of our patrons, Chief Alexander Ejiamatu, Chief Tony Ikpea, and Deacon Kalu. Aside from that, members of our committee headed by Hon Desmond Elliot made their private contributions. Monalisa Chinda, Uche Elendu, Charles Inojie, Ada Ameh, Yul Edochie, Ronnie Dikko, Belinda Effah, Zack Orji, Segun Arinze, Charles Awurum, Ngozie Nwosu, Emeka Duru, Kanayo O Kanayo and plenty of them.”