The Board and Management of Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG) and its sister event company, Nollywood Europe Golden Award (NEGA) have congratulated two of its ambassadors, Dr. Shaibu Hussieni and Ali Nuhu, for their appointment as Director-General (DG), National Film and Video Censors Board and Managing Director, Nigeria Film Corporation.
In a statement, the founder and Festival Director, Isaac Izoya, said: We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our worthy Ambassadors, Dr Shaibu Hussieni and Ali Nuhu on their recent appointment as Director-General of National Film and Video Censors Board and Nigeria Film Corporation.
“We also commend President Bola Tinubu for his choice of putting square pegs in square holes in the appointment of Husseini and Nuhu.”
He has been head of jury at several film festivals of the world, including African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) contributions that earned him NEGA award in 2014.
“For Nuhu, he has exhibited artistry in his chosen trade and has been recognised for so doing. He has featured in an uncountable number of productions which earned him a NEGA award in 2023.”
The statement also commended President Tinubu for appointing ‘the right people for the job’.
