He said that the state was a safe haven for film production, which, if well harnessed, would ensure job creation for the teeming unemployed youths.
While the cinema continues to struggle, with Nollywood’s market share sinking to 24 per cent in 2022, the industry grew in other ways.
The minister said Nigeria was “currently working with the UNWTO and some other private sector players to establish a tourism academy in Nigeria.”
The 6 episode series cast the likes of Ini Edo, Mercy Eke, Chidi Mokeme, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Shola Sobowale, Shaffy Bello, and other A-listers.
Nollywood has received a major boost with the announcement of a new $3 million film fund to support and promote the industry’s growth.
The new national executives will steer the affairs of the guild for the next three years.
The envoy also proposed the organising of events in China where Nigerian movies could be watched by Chinese Citizens to educate them more about the country.
Mr Pololikashuili, who said he was impressed with Nollywood performance over the years.
The event was the presidential campaign flag off of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima.
