Joke Silva becomes member, Actors Guild Board of Trustee
The Chairman, Actors Guild of Nigeria Board of Trustees, Chief Emma Ogugu, has announced veteran Nollywood Actress, Joke Silva, as a member of the board.
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The Chairman of the Board made the announcement during a media briefing held in Lagos State on Monday.
Ogugu said that this had made Silva the first female board member representing the South West Zone.
Joke Silva, expressed her excitement and commitment to advance the course of the guild.
“Thank you for the honour, this profession is one of the most interesting pillars in the performance industry and it is one that can galvanise this country to where it should be by way of we telling our stories the best way we can.
“I pledge to do my very best to advance this industry,” she said.
Earlier, Emeka Rollas, National President, AGN who was recently re-elected in Benin city, rolled out his cabinet members who would pilot the affair of the guild with him.
He appointed Ifeoma Okeke as the Chief of Staff, Kevin Uvo as National Task Force Chairman, Agility Onwurah, the Chief Protocol officer, Deyemi Okanlawon as Director, Planning and Strategy and other officers.
“The Actors Guild of Nigeria has been built on strong leadership foundation since I was elected in November, 2019, along with other indefatigable and dynamic executive members to sail the ship of the guild.
“I can confirm that in three years, we have toiled and worked tirelessly to grow the guild to an enviable position as we have been able to change the skewed perception about the guild to a more positive and purposeful one.
“I commend the effort and good works of those who served with me in the last dispensation,’’ he said.
Rollas added that they were part of the growth of the guild with their great ideas, thoughts and dedication to duty.
He also welcomed and congratulated those newly elected to the council and assured the members of his support, time and resources towards attaining the guild’s vision to establish and sustain a first class guild.
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