Bolaji Amusan, president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures
Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), says the association has initiated an
endowment fund to cater to the wellbeing of its members.
According to NAN, Amusan, who is popularly known as Mr
Latin, spoke on Friday during the opening ceremony of the conference of
Nigerian arts and films (CONAF) held in Abeokuta.
He said the era of going on social media to seek assistance
for members in need is over, adding that the fund will cater to ailing members.
The ace actor also said the structure of the endowment fund
was premised on strict contractual obligations and rules.
“The fund is to serve
as rescue fund for the treatment of any of our ailing members, instead of
exposing such and begging for assistance on social media,” he said.
Amusan said the fund will help to create exposure for
budding talents and promote creativity through capacity building and sharing of
new knowledge.
The TAMPAN president disclosed that it is important to
tackle the challenges of making films with good content that would become
tangible assets to sufficiently sustain members’ royalty and income throughout
their lifetime.
Amusan also welcomed Kunle Afolayan, the award-winning movie
producer, as a full-time member of the association.
He described Afolayan as a goal-getter and a professional to
the core, saying he has contributed immensely to the growth and development of
the film industry.
On his part, Afolayan appreciated TAMPAN for the achievement
so far under the leadership of Amusan.
Afolayan said he had always wanted to contribute in his
little way, adding that the opportunity had now presented itself.
“I support the endowment fund with N500,000, and I want to
say that there is a lot we can achieve as an association. All our veterans and
fathers started as a group and they succeeded,” he said.
Other movie stars present at the conference include Jide
Kosoko, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Dele Odule, Tunbosun Odunsi, Yemi Solade,
Fausat Balogun ( Madam Saje), Ebun Oloyede (Olaiya Igwe).
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