Minister of Transportation, Amaechi has assured Nollywood producers that railway facilities will be made available for their use at no cost
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has tasked Nollywood filmmakers and producers to explore the use of the newly built railroad and the trains acquired by the federal government to showcase Nigeria to the world.
Amaechi made this known while hosting the Chief Executive Officer of Native Media, Mr Rogers Ofime, and his crew in Abuja recently.
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The minister, who said the film industry will provide employment and grow Nigeria’s economy, tasked the film producers to ensure the world sees what President Muhammadu Buhari is doing in the area of infrastructural development.
He said, “The film project is a beautiful idea. It will engage the people meaningfully, provide entertainment and grow the economy.
“We have to do this because what the President is doing in infrastructure should be shown to the world.”
He assured the Nollywood movie producers that the railway facilities will be made available for their use free of charge whenever they intend to use it.
“We have to grant them that approval of using the train, so the world will know that we are delivering on our campaign promises.
“We’re happy they are doing it and that is why we will be willing to always grant them the approval of the train anytime they wish to use it,” he added.