AGN bags award in Lagos

By Rita Okoye

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The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has been honoured with a special recognition award at the unveiling ceremony of The Compatriot Newspaper held at the NERDC Conference Centre.

The colourful event attracted dignitaries, media practitioners, and stakeholders from various sectors who gathered to witness the official launch of the publication and celebrate excellence in media and entertainment.

The Lagos State chapter of the guild was well represented at the ceremony by its executives and members. The delegation was led by the Acting Chairman, Funmilayo Ikubuwaye Mary Edward, alongside the Public Relations Officer, Cornell Udofia, and other key officials.

Also in attendance were the Director of Guild Services, Emmanuel Onyika, Financial Secretary, Tunde Shado, and Oby Express, among other members.

The award was presented in recognition of the guild’s contributions to the growth of Nollywood and its commitment to promoting professionalism, creativity, and cultural development within the Nigerian film industry.

Speaking at the event, members of the guild expressed appreciation for the honour, noting that such recognition serves as encouragement for practitioners in the entertainment sector to continue making meaningful contributions to society.

The unveiling ceremony also drew prominent personalities and media stakeholders who commended the publisher, Joshua Uloko, for the initiative and his commitment to promoting responsible journalism in Nigeria.

The recognition of AGN at the event underscored the strong relationship between the media and the creative industry in advancing national development, cultural promotion, and social impact.