The
Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has reacted to the death of one of
Nigeria’s foremost filmmakers, Chief Eddie Ugbomah, who passed on
over the weekend. Describing the news of the sudden death of the
veteran film maker and one of the pioneers of the big screens in
Nigeria, as shocking and painful; Alhaji Sanusi Sambo, the Acting
Chief Executive of NFC, said that the creative industry has lost a
rare gem, whose creative ingenuity has been a source of pride and
inspiration to other filmmakers. “His landmark achievements and
impact will be ingrained in the history of the Nigerian Film
Industry. The NFC and creative industry stakeholders will surely miss
him.”
According
to Alhaji Sambo, NFC witnessed a monumental take off and stability as
the pivot film agency in Nigeria when Chief Ugbomah was appointed the
Chairman of its Board. “Most of the achievements of the NFC today
are tied to the foundational direction the late Ugbomah and other
members of his Board gave to the management of the corporation”.
Chief Eddie Ugbomah was appointed the Chairman of NFC Board, by the
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Ibrahim
Babangida (GCFR) and served from February 1988 to February 1991.
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