IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday night, hosted some Yoruba Nollywood actors and actresses in Lagos State.
The Governor shared pictures from the event via his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, 11 October, 2022.
Sanwo-Olu stated that he hosted them in recognition of their contributions to the growth of the film industry.
He also revealed that he has implemented a health insurance scheme for them to ensure they have adequate medical care.
Some veterans present at the dinner include Idowu Philips aka Iya Rainbow, Adebayo Salami aka Oga Bello, Lere Paimo, Taiwo Hassan a.k.a Ogogo, and a host of others.
He said: “I hosted veteran Nollywood filmmakers to a dinner on Monday night in appreciation of their contributions to the growth of the industry.
“I used the opportunity to institute a health insurance scheme for them to ensure they are well covered for adequate medical care.
“We realise that this industry is one of the highest employers of labour. The veterans and practitioners have continued to provide succour and a means of livelihood to a lot of citizens. More importantly, they give freshness to our lives through their stories.
“The health insurance scheme is part of our interventions to assist them with access to health care in public health facilities.
“This scheme will be specially categorised for professionals in the film business and those who have shaped our society with their craft.”
Below are some of the images from the event in Lagos:
