The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has urged practitioners in Nollywood to promote government’s precautionary measures against the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
Adebayo Thomas, The Executive Director of NFVCB made the call on Sunday in Abuja. Thomas spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
According to him, there is an urgent need to sensitise more Nigerians to observe precautionary measures; prescribed by health authorities against coronavirus pandemic.
He said that actors have strong influence on the public, especially their fans. And should use social media platforms to lend their voices to the call for citizens’ adherence to the safety guidelines.
“Although, I do not encourage actors to come out in groups or individually. They should be able to educate Nigerians, especially their fans, because they are role models.
“They should support and promote the government’s sit-at-home order for all to live and build a stronger industry after the pandemic.
“Every Nollywood stakeholder should support government directives in the collective fight against coronavirus pandemic. And use their influence to educate the public in the right direction.
“We must all obey the lockdown instruction, wash our hands always and use sanitisers regularly. Even as the government is doing everything possible to prevent the spread of the COVID-19,” he said.
He continued: “We must be hopeful and prayerful and at the same time be thankful to all the medical teams and other stakeholders battling the pandemic for the safety of all.
“We should always remember and support them in our prayers. Especially the medical teams, the police and other security agents keeping the peace,” Thomas said.”
NCDC’s Advise to the public
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has advised that frequent washing of hands with soap under running water or using alcohol-based sanitisers is expedient in preventing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other measures include covering of mouth and nose properly with a tissue paper; when sneezing and/or coughing and disposal immediately after use.
Members of the public are also advised to avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari on March 29 ordered lockdown of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states to check the spread of COVID-19
The lockdown, which took effect from 11 p.m. on March 30, would be for an initial period of 14 days. Some state governments have also declared lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Source: NAN