Comic actor, Victor Osuagwu is about to
put smiles on the faces of Nollywood practitioners as
as he concludes plans to hold the
maiden edition of the annual Nollywood Health And Entertainment
Summit,NHAES, 2017. The summit, which will have the Honourable
Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole as the special guest of
honour is billed to hold on Saturday, October 28, at the
Conference/Banquet Hall , National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
Briefing the press ahead of the summit
during the week, Osuagwu who's the National president of NHAES, said
the essence of the summit is to create awareness on health issues
and diseases prevalent in our society as well as the preventive
measures and proper information on how to access medical care.
He said that the event would bring
together popular Nollywood actors, enterainers, stakeholders in the
health and wellness sectors, NGOs and the general public for health
awareness and sensitization.
With the theme as “ Live to
Reap(Fight Against Cancer) in line with WHO 2017 Theme – Breast
Cancer, the grand event, according to Osuagwu promises to be
memorable, rewarding and exciting.
He also appealed to Nigerians,
especially those who cherish their health not to miss the summit,
adding that over 1000 guests and celebrities are expected to attend
the summit.
Osuagwu lamented the way and manner
that Nollywood practitioners go public to appeal for funds for their
ailing colleagues, saying that such situations could be avoided with
proper education on health care and health related issues.
Osuagwu, the immediate past chairman of
the Lagos State Actors Guild, said they would be reaching out to the
larger society in order to make the summit a success. Interestingly,
as part of the activities lined up for the event, there will be a
Walk For Life road show, taking place on Thursday, October 26.
“The Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi
Ambode will be the Chief Host.
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