Some Yoruba actors have embraced Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he makes plans to implement a health insurance program for them.
The endorsement happened at a dinner on Monday evening at the Lagos House Marina.
Mr. Sanwo-Olu, who promised to fund the insurance premiums for the theater professionals, most of whom are elderly, claimed that the Nigerian film industry and its practitioners had had a significant impact on the growth of Lagos.
He said:
“We realise that your industry is one of the highest employers of labour. You have continued to provide succour and means of livelihood to a lot of citizens quietly. More importantly, you give freshness to our lives through your stories. There is always a lesson and information to learn from the experiences you paint in your works. You fill in the creative space of our society and project good values about our culture, way of life and race.
“It is interesting to see your industry grow, even without enough support. You are able to stand and build names around the industry. As a Government, some of the interventions we have brought forward to assist your industry are not out of place; it is your right and entitlement which makes the Government to look back in assistance to further shape our society for greater good.
“To further enhance our intervention, we are going to initiate an insurance scheme to assist Nollywood and give the practitioners free access to health care in public health facilities. This scheme will be specially categorised for professionals in the film business. This is yet another token of what the Government can offer those who have shaped our society. The insurance scheme would come in handy for practitioners who cannot afford medical expenses and prevent them from seeking assistance in an embarrassing manner.”
Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Jide Kosoko, Adewale Elesho, Idowu Phillips (Iya Rainbow), and filmmaker Mahmoud Alli-Balogun were among the actors who earlier praised the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration for implementing what they called people-oriented programs and projects, which they said qualified him for a second term in office.
The stars also pledged to support his election as Lagos State's governor in 2023.
Tade Ogidan, Lere Paimo, Fausat Balogun, Iyabo Ogunsola, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Charles Olumo, Saidi Balogun, Toyin Adegbola, Taiwo Hassan, Damola Olatunji, Bimbo Akintola, and Eniola Badmus were among the other guests at the dinner, which was attended by over 100 Yoruba actors, directors, producers, and marketers.
They also stated their support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC's presidential candidate, who they claimed had done a lot for theater professionals.
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