Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, has called on the Federal Government to make budgetary provisions for the nation’s entertainment industry to improve quality and attract revenue for the government.
Ekubo, also a model made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.
“The Federal Government should have a specific budget for entertainment sector every year, especially movie and music.
“They should also believe in the sectors because when you believe in something, you will definitely support it and want to see it grow and succeed.
“Hollywood is where it is today not just because of the support they get from the government but corporations and well-meaning individuals who believe in entertainment.
“From my own point of view, the only sectors that are doing well in Nigeria today are the music and movie industries.
“When the sector is supported yearly with government budget, support from corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals, it will grow bigger and generate revenue for the government,” he said.
Ekubo is playing the role of Zamani in the movie, Zero Hour, that is currently being shot in Abuja.
According to him, every movie comes with peculiar challenges; even on this particular one because we are trying to achieve a world-class production with limited funds and we are doing the best possible.
