The Safety Committee Initiative by the Actors Guild
Setting up a committee to improve safety and welfare for members is a crucial step taken by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas.
After the tragic boat accident that resulted in the loss of lives of five film industry professionals, including the well-known actor Junior Pope, the Guild made this decision known through a statement signed by Kate Henshaw, the Director of Communications, and posted on their Instagram page over the weekend.
The Guild's statement outlined the objectives of the committee, which include refining existing bye-laws to cover members' welfare, establishing standard safety protocols, and engaging with other relevant industry bodies for effective implementation.
The committee is also tasked with suggesting disciplinary actions against members, ...