AGN inaugurates Ikorodu satellite chapter in Lagos

Etim Ekpimah

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos State Chapter, has inaugurated its Ikorodu Satellite Chapter, with the state chairman, High Chief Funmilayo Ikebuwaye, charging the new executives to deliver results and work together to advance the guild in the area.

The inauguration took place on Saturday at Vertical View Hotel, Ikorodu, Lagos State, and marked the first satellite chapter inaugurated under Ikebuwaye’s administration.

Addressing members and guests at the ceremony, Ikebuwaye urged the newly inaugurated executives to hit the ground running and focus on initiatives that would strengthen the guild’s presence and activities in Ikorodu.

She also called on the executives to remain united and work as a team towards the development of the Ikorodu Satellite Chapter.

The ceremony was anchored by the Director of Communications of the Lagos State Chapter, Ambassador Cornell Udofia.

The state chairman was accompanied by members of her executive council, including the Financial Secretary, Prince Tunde Shado; Director of Communications, Ambassador Cornell Udofia; Treasurer, Mr Shedrack Itua; and Task Force Chairman, Big Joe.

The event attracted Nollywood stakeholders, entertainment practitioners and other guests, including Dr Henry Obidi of NEGV Film Institute; actress and tourism consultant Cynthia Agbolor; actor and producer Sir Steve Mario; Uto Entertainment boss, who chaired the occasion; Faith Chikezie; veteran actor Sir Alex Ayalogu; Pastor Chima Jackson, Convener of Nollywood Fellowship; actress Jessica Ezeh; actor G Wet; Folake Alabi, Relationship Manager, Lotus Bank, Ikorodu Branch; and students of NEGV Academy.

Also present was Victor Uche Itodo, an information technology student of Caleb University.

New Ikorodu executives

The newly inaugurated executive committee is led by Romanus Ebomuche, popularly known as MC Rome, as Coordinator.

Other members are Ikechukwu Okoro, Vice-Coordinator; Ifeoluwa Solarin, Secretary; Uwazulonye Marian Mowette, Treasurer; Orji James Friday, also known as Awaxy General, Director of Socials; Nelson Isaac, known as Alfa Calabar, Public Relations Officer; and Kehinde Olufunke Alashe, Assistant Secretary.

In a message after the inauguration, Udofia congratulated Ebomuche and the entire executive team on their appointment.

He expressed confidence that the new chapter would promote professionalism, unity and creativity among actors and other entertainment practitioners in Ikorodu.