Nigerian film industry guilds urge federal government to maintain NFVCB's parastatal status amid Oronsaye Report implementation.

Nigerian film industry guilds are urging the Federal Government to retain the National Film and Video Censors Board's (NFVCB) parastatal status while implementing the Oronsaye Report. The guilds argue that any change to the board's current status could impede the progress made by the motion picture industry in the past three decades, and that maintaining its status aligns with global best practices for the film industry's growth and the nation's economy. The NFVCB plays a crucial role in protecting Nigerian audiences from illicit content, particularly detrimental to children.

July 21, 2024
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