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Federal Government Introduces New Regulations for Nigerian Films

New Regulations for Nigerian Films: The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has unveiled new regulations aimed at curbing the depiction of money rituals and glamorization of vices in Nigerian film

Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO of NFVCB, announced the government’s approval of the regulations during a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood in Enugu State.

He stressed the need for these rules to be implemented immediately to address the dangerous behaviors that are encouraged in Nigerian films.

Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, approved the “Prohibition of Money Ritual, Ritual Killing, Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Nicotine Product Promotion, and Glamorization Display in Movies, Musical Videos, and Skits Regulations 2024” in accordance with Section 65 of the NFVCB Act 2004.

New Regulations for Nigerian Films
New Regulations for Nigerian Films

The new rule prohibits the promotion of tobacco, nicotine goods, and other offenses in movies, music videos, and skits, in addition to money rituals.

The goal of this project is to lessen the detrimental effects that these representations have on society, especially on young people.

A wide range of participants from the Nigerian film industry, including directors, producers, actors, and guild officials, attended the Enugu event.

The involvement of these parties emphasizes how crucial the law is and how teamwork is needed to ensure that it is applied correctly.

New Regulations for Nigerian Films
New Regulations for Nigerian Films: Kanayo O. Kanayo and Mike Okri

Musician Mike Okri and renowned actor Kanayo O. Kanayo voiced their dissatisfaction with the government’s action.

Criticizing the legislation as “sensible nonsense,” Kanayo O. Kanayo argued against government meddling in the artistic expression of filmmakers.

Mike Okri called the government’s action a way to suppress the film sector and advocated for concentrating efforts on tackling more urgent national issues.

Despite differing opinions over the new rule, the NFVCB is still dedicated to supporting a film industry that respects social responsibility and encourages moral principles.

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