Ebonyi State Government has announced a ban on free movie shootings, unpaid productions, and the use of artistes without proper remuneration in the state.
According to the State government, this is part of measures to sanitise and strengthen the creative industry.
The State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Stanley Ogbuewu, stated this on Tuesday while addressing entertainers and other key stakeholders at a Creative Industry Engagement Forum held in Abakaliki.
Ogbuewu also called on established entertainers to deliberately mentor and support upcoming talents in order to promote positive values and ensure the sustainable growth of the entertainment sector.
He revealed that the decision to ban free shootings and unpaid productions became necessary following complaints that such practices had continued to undermine professionalism, discourage creativity, and stunt the growth of the industry in the state.
While describing entertainment as one of the most powerful tools for shaping the mindset, attitudes, and behaviour of young people, the commissioner noted that entertainers occupy a strategic position in society and must therefore act responsibly.
Ogbuewu urged practitioners to take advantage of the peaceful environment provided by the Ebonyi State Government to grow their careers and promote the industry positively.
He restated the commitment of the Ebonyi State Government to the development of the creative sector, assuring stakeholders that more policies and programmes would be introduced to promote culture, tourism, and the creative economy in the state
Ebonyi Bans Free Movie Shootings, Unpaid Productions
By Nwoko
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