Following the boat mishap which claimed the lives of Jnr Pope and other crew members, Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, has set up a special committee to refine existing bye-laws and draft new ones that will safeguard actors’ rights and promote growth in Nollywood.
In a press release posted on Instagram by the AGN President on April 13th, 2024, the document highlighted the details of the committee’s task.
The 12-person committee members are veteran Nollywood actors and actresses such as Emeka Ike( Acting Chairman), Jude Orhorha (Secretary), Joke Silva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Patience Ozokwor, Femi Branch, Gideon Okeke, and several others.
The initiative by Emeka Rollas has been widely praised by netizens, who have welcomed the move to protect the interests of Nollywood actors and crew members.