Bolaji Owasanoye, chairman of the
Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), says some Nollywood movies do
not help Nigeria’s development because of the values they portray.
Owasanoye spoke during a national
conversation on citizen ownership of constituency project themed “my
constituency, my project” in Abuja on Thursday.
Referring to movies that focus on
what he described as “boy loves girl” themes, the anti-corruption expert
lamented that the wrong values about Nigeria’s cultural heritage are exported
to other countries through these films.
According to him, such resources
could have been put to better use by making films that portray ongoing
development or influence the legislature into making better policies.
“Nollyood movies about boy loves
girl not helping in the development of Nigeria. In Africa, East Africa,
Southern Africa, I don’t need to tell you, Nollywood is it (popular). People
know the actors and actresses more than I in Nigeria because I don’t watch.
Now, we portray the wrong values about fetish customs. We could have exported
something else,” he said during a digression.
“We could have exported
information about development, citizens working together to challenge something
that is wrong. We could have molded the minds of the legislature. That’s what I
want you guys to look at. That’s what ultimately would lead to development.”
The ICPC chairman also disclosed
that several constituency projects are rotting away in the country because of
bad politics.
The event was organised in
collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA).
Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife Babajide
Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, had similarly urged practitioners in Nollywood
to make movies that will add value to the society and help keep societal vices
at bay.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com