The Actors Guild of Nigeria has set up a committee that will roll out safety guidelines for it’s members.
This is coming on the heels of the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives actors and background staff travelling to a location on the Anam River. They include Pope Odonwodo a.k.a Junior Pope.
A statement signed by AGN communications director, Kate Henshaw said: “Following the recent fatal boat mishap on the River Niger which claimed the lives of five film practitioners, including renowned actor, John Paul Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, in Asaba, Delta State, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, has set up a special committee to fine-tune the existing bylaws to include member welfare, standard safety guidelines, and set protocols.
“Engage all relevant guilds and associations for the full implementation. Also recommend disciplinary measures against erring members, producers, and production companies. Seek further engagement with other guilds/associations and relevant stakeholders on drafting general by-laws for the industry.”
