The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on Nollywood stakeholders to promote government’s precautionary measures against the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
The Executive Director of NFVCB, Mr Adebayo Thomas, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.
According to Thomas, there is an urgent need to sensitise more Nigerians to observe precautionary measures prescribed by health authorities against coronavirus pandemic.
He said that actors had 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, 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…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
