Victory Ofuafor representing Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State has emerged Miss Humanitarian in the 2021 Face of Lagos Mainland Contest.

The new Miss Humanitarian was selected by the Judges among 15 other leggy damsels to win the crown in a colourful event attended by the Bajulaiye of Lagos, Chief Ayodeji Oyekan, President, Ohanenze Ndigbo, Chief Solomon Ogbonna, Chief Joseph Odobeatu, Chairman, OJEZ Group, Nollywood veteran actors, Tony Akposheri, Sir Chris Akwarandu, Cynthia Agholor, Fred Idehen, Sports aficionado, Effiong Nyong, Vice Chairman, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, Bukky Fagbuyi and other guests drawn across all walks of life.

In her response, an excited Miss Victory Ofuafor promised to use the crown to empower the less privilege and put a smile on their faces.

The event took place at the magnificent Railway Guest House, Ebute Metta on September 11, 2021. Guests were treated to a refreshing time by leading energy drink, power horse. There was also Cedar yoghurt and the world famous wine, Lancers powered by OJEZ entertainment.

The Face of Lagos Mainland Contest (FLMC) is designed to enhance the rich cultural diversity of Lagos state through arts, community and social service, health and entertainment and also to exhibit cultural awareness while showcasing the talents and achievements of the youth segment.

Mabel Nwaneri representing Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State has emerged winner of the 2021 Face of Lagos Mainland Contest.

The new queen walked tall among 15 other leggy damsels to win the crown in a colourful event attended by the Bajulaiye of Lagos, Chief Ayodeji Oyekan, President, Ohanenze Ndigbo, Chief Solomon Ogbonna, Chief Joseph Odobeatu, Chairman, OJEZ Group, Nollywood veteran actors, Tony Akposheri, Sir Chris Akwarandu, Cynthia Agholor, Fred Idehen, Sports aficionado, Effiong Nyong, Vice Chairman, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, Bukky Fagbuyi and other guests drawn across all walks of life.
The event got to its peak when 6 of the 15 contestants were picked after a talent presentation and creative display by all the contestants. Others that held the audience spellbound were Emanuella Nkasi, 2nd runner up, Esther Ndupu.

In the title category, Blessing Idehen was crowned Miss Entrepreneur, Odion Francis, Miss Intelligence, Edith Jude, Miss Photogenic, Victory Ofuafor, Miss Humanitarian, Omolara Musibau Miss Culture while Taiwo and Kehinde Adisa (twins) as Miss Ebony.

Miss Mabel who will be referred to as Queen of Lagos Mainland revealed after the event that the empowerment of the elderly people in the society would be her priority vis-a-vis promoting the excellent spirit of Lagos during her reign.

In her response, Vice Chairman Actors Guild of Nigeria - Lagos Chapter, Hon. Bukky Fagbuyi congratulated the new queen and urged her to use her reign to develop a pet project and be a role model to youth across the state.

The event took place at the magnificent Railway Guest House, Ebute Metta and Guests were treated to a refreshing time by leading energy drink, power horse. There was also Cedar yoghurt and the world famous wine, Lancers powered by OJEZ entertainment.

The Face of Lagos Mainland Contest (FLMC) is designed to enhance the rich cultural diversity of Lagos state through arts, community and social service, health and entertainment and also to exhibit cultural awareness while showcasing the talents and achievements of the youth segment.

The Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Mr Fidet Okhiria, has disclosed that the newly built Railway Guest House would be managed by renowned hospitality and lifestyle organisation, OJEZ entertainment Group.

Okhiria made this revelation at the opening ceremony at the opening ceremony of the newly built Railway Guest House in Lagos. According to him, “Over 30 entities bided to manage the guest house out of which Ojez Groups was selected for the job because of its track record and reputable in the hospitality space.

The Nigeria Railway Corporation 40-bed first commercial Railway Guest House is located at its Ebute-Metta station in Lagos.
Among the facilities in the N320 million hotel are swimming pool, restaurant and meeting hall.

In his speech, Timothy Zalanga, Managing Director, Railway Property, said the hotel’s fully equipped and functional Digital facilities would ensure the comfort, safety, and relaxation of all guests.

He said the project marked the beginning of new business strategy focusing on property development rather than leasing of lands that limited its revenue potentials.
According to him, “This project shows that with the focus of the present administration of President Mohammadu Buhari on Railway Development, many more can be achieved in the overall interest of the general public,” he said.

Zalanga said that 60 per cent of the construction cost was funded from replacement costs of some of the NRC structures that were demolished to pave way for the new Lagos – Ibadan standard gauge line to get into Apapa port.

The Railway Property Managing Director said that the remaining 40 per cent was funded by Railways Property and thanked the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for his kind approval to revolve the assets.

The Nigeria Railway Corporation Board Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Alhassan, said the corporation was looking forward to improved staff welfare with the building of the edifice.

“If we can have this kind of edifice that will bring in some funds, it will help in improving welfare of NRC staff.
“I hope the manager of this guest house will use this edifice in a right manner and I pray that you will use the laid down ethics standards for the benefit of every staff.”

In his remarks, the Managing Director, Ojez Group, Mr Joseph Odobeatu, promised to support the corporation in reviving the facilities to bring refreshing feelings to recreation.

Odobeatu commended President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Transportation, RT. Hon. Rotimi Ameachi as well as NRC board and management for transforming railway transportation in Nigeria.

He assured that security within the hotel would not be compromised by working closely with Nigerian Police Railways Command, private security as well as internal security team.

Odobeatu said that Ojez had lighted the hotel environment, endearing it to the people and giving them a reason to also own the project.

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Don Pedro Aganbi, a pioneer Nigerian ICT Broadcaster and Entertainment enthusiast has been inducted into the ICT Hall of Fame at an award ceremony for ICT icons organised recently by Titans of Tech Conference and expo in Lagos, Nigeria.

Dr. Aganbi was honoured for being among the pioneering technology broadcasters on television in Nigeria spanning two decades and for his passion and consistently in the forefront of innovative programmes that gives value to the industry, including hosting the longest running and hugely popular Titans of Tech Conference and Awards (16 Years) and for early insight into the transformational potential of ICT and subsequently spearheading efforts through quality broadcasting and event management, documentary and promoting the developments in the sector.
The 60 individuals have played various roles in stimulating growth in the Information and Communications Technology sector of the country especially in the last 20 years during which the sector has experienced unprecedented growth following the award of GSM licences to telecom operators by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Don Pedro Aganbi started his broadcasting career at Channels Television in 1998. To satisfy his curiosity and to track updates about all the issues and developments around the millennium bug, he left Channels Television to Join the Programmes department of Murhi International Television (MITV) to start a programme titled “Millennium Trend” designed to report updates about the millennium bug including hosting a live phone-in- show from 10pm to 3am (the longest LIVE show on TV and one of its kind at that time) basically the show was to get updates from Nigerians about what has happened to their computers. The Millennium Trend show was a record breaker.

In the year 2000, Don Pedro Aganbi pioneered a computer programme called “Technology Today” LIVE on Murhi International Television (MITV). He was one of the few reporters that covered the famous GSM Auction in Nigeria in 2001. Don Pedro Aganbi was 1st prize winner, TV Category, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Africa Information Society Initiative (UNECA/AISI) Media Awards and a recipient of the global IT Champion awards courtesy of World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA)

Other inductees at the Nigeria @60 ICT Hall of Fame were Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), now Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Current EVC of NCC, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, President of ALTON, Engr. Olawale Ige, Engr. Vincent Maduka, HRH Eze (Engr.) Ogbonna Cletus Iromantu, Engr. Titi Omo-Ettu, Chief Chris Uwaje, Tim Akano, Dr. Yele Okeremi, Collins Onuegbu, Abiodun Omoniyi, Lare Ayoola of Tranter IT group, Stanley Jegede, Globacom Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr.,
Others were Juliet Ehimuan Chiazor, Country Head, Google, Nkemdilim Begho, Dr. Leo-Stan Ekeh of Zinox Technologies, Chief Chima Onyekwere, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Muhammed Rudman of IXPN, Emmanuel Amos of Programos, Olusola Teniola, Immediate past president of ATCON, Prof. Engr. Mohammed Ajiya of Digital Bridge Institute, and Prof. Charles Uwadia of Computer Professionals Registrations Council.
Additional inductees were Engr. Ike Nnamani of Medallion, Chijioke Eke, Mkpe Abang, Aaron Ukodie, Ufuoma Daro, Dr. Bayero Agabi, Shina Badaru, Abimbola Tooki, Don Pedro Aganbi, Ken Nwogbo, Remmy Nweke, Segun Oruame, Okoh Aihe, Sonny Aragba-Akpore and Hajia Hadiza Umar of NITDA among others.

Speaking on behalf of the organisers, Don Pedro Aganbi congratulated the inductees, saying they were being recognised in their own right based on various contributions they made to the ICT industry.

He said that the recognition was part of the commemoration of Nigeria’s diamond independence anniversary.

“It is beyond dispute that the work that you all do is essential to enhancing our quality of life as a nation and individual members of the Nigerian nation,” he said, noting that Titans of Tech is a flagship industry event that annually celebrates excellence in the Nigerian ICT space.
The Nigeria @60: ICT Hall of Fame Awards was the highpoint of the annual Titans of Tech Conference and expo. An initiative of TechTV in collaboration with Techeconomy.ng

Mr. Chijioke Eke, Managing Director, Sidmach Technologies has emerged Tech CEO of the Year at the Nigeria @60 ICT Hall of Fame Awards organised by TechTV in collaboration with techeconomy.ng which was the highpoint of the 2020 Titans of Tech Virtual Conference and Expo.

In a citation by Don Pedro Aganbi, President, TechTV Network, he noted that over the years Chijioke Eke has has a history of consistency, Innovation and passiontowards the development of the nation’s ICT landscape and for his uncanny insight into the power of ICT solutions to boost productivity, empower creativity and engender change. As MD, Sidmach Technologies, he leads a company in that specializes in the development and deployment of highly innovative solutions across a myriad of sectors with education as core which has helped to catalyze the use of ICT’s for different aspect of national development across the country.

In his remarks, Chijioke Eke thanked TechTV Network for the honour. “I am thankful for this great honour done me and Sidmach Technologies. This means a lot to me and I dedicated this award to our partners and to the management team and staff of the Sidmach Technologies as we continue to deploy innovative technologies that make work smarter and life better. An elated Chijioke Eke remarked.

Now in its 16th edition, Titans of Tech is a flagship industry event that annually celebrates excellence in the Nigerian ICT space. Titans of Tech is unique for a lot of reason, the most important is the sheer breadth of sectors, industries, businesses and individuals covered every year. Every year, core ICT firms, entertainment, business, academia and fintech are nominated, recognised and celebrated.

It is preceded by a conference and expo. A platform where the most influential players in the West African information communications technology (ICT) markets can come together to exchange ideas and to positively influence and promote ICT agenda for optimal good. It is perhaps the most sought after and respected Nigeria's ICT engagement hub.

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One of Nigeria’s top ICT Broadcast Journalist, Dr. Don Pedro Aganbi is set to celebrate twenty years of reporting the IT & Telecoms industry in Nigeria and championing the course of ICT advocacy in the country.

Tagged “Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Tech Broadcasting and Advocacy”, the event which is to hold at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Expressway, Lagos will host leading stakeholders in the IT and telecoms industry in Nigeria.

Dr. Aganbi who announced the celebration of his landmark performance at an interactive session with the media said that the event will be chaired by the Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa while the Honourable Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami will deliver the keynote address with the theme: “Harnessing the Potentials of AI, loT and Big Data in a Digital Economy”.

He disclosed that the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) will also deliver a keynote address at the event.
He described his contribution towards the growth of the IT and telecoms industry of the country as one of the best part of his life saying that it has been twenty years of passion, consistency and resilience.

He disclosed that a number of activities has been lined up to mark what promises to be a true celebration of innovation in tech broadcast journalism.
Dr. Aganbi, a United Nation Award winner and a recipient of the Global IT Champion Award stated that the event will be a three-day of activities “we shall be infusing my 20th anniversary celebration into the annual Titans of Tech conference. He stated.

According to him, the event would feature a definitive documentary on the impact of IT and Telecoms on the Nigerian economy over the last decade, The Nigeria ICT Youth Summit and Digital Ideas contest and the premiere of the first ever documentary movie on cybercrime.

He explained that the three days activities will be rounded off with the induction of tech pioneers, innovators, men and women who are at the forefront of ICT adoption and usage in Nigeria into the Titans of Technology Hall of Fame Awards.

On the choice of the theme “Harnessing the Potentials of AI, loT and Big Data in a Digital Economy”, he said that the theme highlights the crucial role of AI, loT and big data in today’s digital economy.

“In a world that is increasingly characterized by enhanced connectivity and where artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (loT) and big data is as pervasive as it is valuable, Nigeria has a unique opportunity to leverage new digital technologies to drive large-scale transformation”, he noted.

Speaking further, Dr. Aganbi said that The Titans of Tech event will provide a platform for government to present its plans/policies stressing that the private sector will also provide insights into opportunities, available solutions and options in deploying infrastructure to support the emerging digital economy.
He said that the event is a great opportunity for networking and forging strategic partnerships amongst key stakeholders in the sector.

One of Nigeria’s top ICT Broadcast Journalist, Dr. Don Pedro Aganbi is set to celebrate twenty years of reporting the IT & Telecoms industry in Nigeria and championing the course of ICT advocacy in the country.

Tagged “Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Tech Broadcasting and Advocacy”, the event which is to hold at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Expressway, Lagos will host leading stakeholders in the IT and telecoms industry in Nigeria.

Dr. Aganbi who announced the celebration of his landmark performance at an interactive session with the media said that the event will be chaired by the Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa while the Honourable Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami will deliver the keynote address with the theme: “Harnessing the Potentials of AI, loT and Big Data in a Digital Economy”.

He disclosed that the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) will also deliver a keynote address at the event.
He described his contribution towards the growth of the IT and telecoms industry of the country as one of the best part of his life saying that it has been twenty years of passion, consistency and resilience.

He disclosed that a number of activities has been lined up to mark what promises to be a true celebration of innovation in tech broadcast journalism.
Dr. Aganbi, a United Nation Award winner and a recipient of the Global IT Champion Award stated that the event will be a three-day of activities “we shall be infusing my 20th anniversary celebration into the annual Titans of Tech conference. He stated.

According to him, the event would feature a definitive documentary on the impact of IT and Telecoms on the Nigerian economy over the last decade, The Nigeria ICT Youth Summit and Digital Ideas contest and the premiere of the first ever documentary movie on cybercrime.

He explained that the three days activities will be rounded off with the induction of tech pioneers, innovators, men and women who are at the forefront of ICT adoption and usage in Nigeria into the Titans of Technology Hall of Fame Awards.

On the choice of the theme “Harnessing the Potentials of AI, loT and Big Data in a Digital Economy”, he said that the theme highlights the crucial role of AI, loT and big data in today’s digital economy.

“In a world that is increasingly characterized by enhanced connectivity and where artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (loT) and big data is as pervasive as it is valuable, Nigeria has a unique opportunity to leverage new digital technologies to drive large-scale transformation”, he noted.

Speaking further, Dr. Aganbi said that The Titans of Tech event will provide a platform for government to present its plans/policies stressing that the private sector will also provide insights into opportunities, available solutions and options in deploying infrastructure to support the emerging digital economy.

He said that the event is a great opportunity for networking and forging strategic partnerships amongst key stakeholders in the sector.

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JOB VACANCY

Vacancy exists for the following in a new LOUNGE .

Managers
Supervisors
Waiters
Waitresses

Job Location: Mainland

Interested candidates should please send name and phone number to 08023135915 via (Whatsapp only)
Please NO Pictures or OR CV

INTERVIEW DATE is Wednesday March 18, 2020

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Serial investor, philanthropist and business mogul, Chief Ben Odunzeh has emerged the 2020 Most Outstanding Real Estate Investor of the year according to the report by the intelligence unit of The Nollywood Mandate organiser of the annual Nollywood Economic Outlook and Good Governance Award.

Speaking during an interactive session with media editors in Lagos, Dr. Don Pedro Aganbi, National Coordinator, Nollywood Mandate Group, stated that Chief Odunzeh's passion, consistency and innovation in the real estate ecosystem has endeared him to many and has earned him the prestigious Real Estate Investor of the Year Award.

According to Dr. Aganbi, “Our Real Estate Investor of the Year, Chief Ben Odunzeh is a poster face in the Nigerian real estate landscape, an energetic serial Entrepreneur and Enthusiastic real estate promoter par excellence. Over the years, he has proven beyond doubt his commitment to improving the lot of Nigeria and Nigerians through effective deployment of real estates for national development. EUC Homes under his leadership has grown to become one of the leading and most respected real estate firms in Nigeria today. In nominating Chief Ben Odunzeh for this prestigious award, the Nollywood Mandate Intelligence unit considered client testimonies, sector Impact, quality of service delivery, growth strategies and ethical practices among others as key components. Dr. Don Pedro Aganbi noted.

The prestigious Real Estate Investor of the year award shall be presented to Chief Ben Odunzeh at a grand and colourful ceremony on February 20, 2020 in Lagos and shall be attended by local and international media, Real Estate practitioners, state and national assembly members, Nollywood Stakeholders, International community, among others.

The Nollywood Economic Outlook (NEO) is designed to bring together top panel of experts, Innovators and connectors from the various sectors of the economy to discuss and x-ray key national and global economic forecast and trends; chart a course that will transform Nigeria into a global economic and tourism hub that is prosperous, safe, secure, functional, productive and driven by innovation and digitisation.

Leading tourism state in Nigeria, Cross Rivers state has thrown its weight behind the prestigious annual Nollywood Economic Outlook (NEO 2020).

Speaking when the south south coordinator of the Nollywood Economic Outlook Mr Victor Oton Godpikin led a delegate to his office, the Cross Rivers state commissioner for culture and tourism Eric Anderson reinstated the state’s commitment to make Calabar the tourism hub of Nigeria.

“As you already know, tourism has become a major economic booster in today’s world and that is why the government of cross rivers state has consistently played a leading role in using tourism as a tool for economic and national development. Over the years, Tourism development has significantly transformed Cross Rivers state into a natural paradise where most fun-seekers and visitors wish to visit. The State has developed what is today known as a unique cultural and tourism development plan, featuring two major products - The Calabar Festival and Carnival Calabar in its tourism calendar. I hereby endorse the Nollywood Economic Outlook because of its vision to promote tourism as catalyst for national development. Rest assured that I shall be leading the Cross Rivers delegate to attend this epoch event” The commissioner noted.

The Nollywood Economic Outlook (NEO 2020) is designed to bring together top panel of experts, Innovators and connectors from tourism and other sectors of the economy to discuss and x-ray key national and global economic forecast and trends; chart a course that will transform Nigeria into a global economic and tourism hub that is prosperous, safe, secure, functional, productive and driven by culture, tourism and digitisation.

Now in its fourth edition, the event would provide a platform for government to present its plans/policies and the private sector to provide insights into challenges, opportunities, available solutions and options in deploying infrastructure to support the tourism development. In addition it is a great opportunity for networking and forging strategic partnerships among key stakeholders in the sector.

NEO 2020 is billed to hold in Lagos in February and Cross River is a leading contender for the Outstanding Tourism State of the Year Award. Other states nominated in this category are Edo state, Osun state, Taraba state and Akwa Ibom state.

Don Sylvester Chinedu Nweke, CEO of Don Sylvester Records has been nominated to receive the 2020 Entertainment personality of the year award at the Nollywood Economic Outlook and Good Governance Award.

Speaking to Entertainment editors at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Maimuna Yahaya, Executive Secretary of the award board stated that Syvester Nweke beat other contenders to emerge winner in the keenly contested category.

“Innovation, Impact, Industry comments, storylines, service delivery were key components in the criteria considered by the award committee panel that selected the award winners. The four months long period involved gathering series of detailed information on KPIs, Artists satisfaction, due diligence, production management, target, growth strategies and ethical practices. At the end, Sylvester Chinedu Nweke was the adjudged overall winner scoring 7.5 per cent. Sylvester Chinedu Nweke impact is felt not only in the music but also in the Movie industry, business landscape humanitarian among others”. Maimuna Yahaya posited.

The prestigious Entertainment personality of the year award shall be presented to Sylvester Chinedu Nweke on February 20, 2020 in Lagos at a grand and colourful ceremony which shall be attended by local and international media, commissioners of Tourism from across the country, Nollywood Stakeholders, International community, among others.

NOLLYWOOD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK TO FOCUS ON INDIGENOUS CONTENT & TOURISM POTENTIAL FOR NIGERIA
All is set for the annual Nollywood Economic Outlook slated to hold February 20 and 21 in the nation’s commercial nerve centre, Lagos. The 2020 Nollywood Economic Outlook would focus on the critical issues around Indigenous content, Disruptions in the creative industry, broadband and the digital Economy.

Addressing newsmen at Sheraton hotel, Lagos, Dr. Don Pedro Aganbi, National Coordinator of the Nollywood Mandate Group organiser of the premium Nollywood Economic Outlook said that for Nigeria to become more vibrant, efforts must be concentrated on resolving the problem of the economy particularly of the sort that drives and promotes Indigenous content, innovation and diversification.

“The state of the Nigerian Economy is an urgent discuss. Nigerians are engaged in ambivalent discussion about the economy; Its challenges and prospects. This discussion have lingered at civil, organisations, corporate world and even foreign foras but the creative industry, Agriculture and Information Technology can be used to leapfrog and diversify the economy” Dr. Aganbi posited.

According to him, the Nollywood Economic Outlook (NEO) is designed to bring together top panel of experts, Innovators and connectors from various sectors of the economy to discuss and x-ray key national and global economic forecast and trends; chart a course that wiould transform Nigeria into a global economic hub that is prosperous, safe, secure, functional, productive and driven by innovation and digitasation.


The ICT and Entertainment enthusiast revealed that the Nollywood Economic Outlook is a veritable platform for government to present its plans/policies and the private sector to provide insights into challenges, opportunities, available solutions and options in making Nigeria a hub in the global digital economy.
The organisers equally stated that NEO 2020 would be rounded off with the Good Governance Awards (GGA) designed to honour and celebrate distinguished Nigerians who have been exceptional in using good corporate governance in moving Nigeria Forward.

The epoch Nollywood Economic Outlook (NEO) shall have in attendance commissioners of culture and tourism from across the thirty six states, States Government delegates, State and National Assemblies members, financial institutions, ICT Companies, Entertainment companies, telecommunications services providers, government agencies, media editors, foreign missions among others.
NEO 2020 offers a great opportunity for networking and forging strategic partnerships with key stakeholders from the various sectors of the economy. www,nollywoodeconomicoutlook.org

The 2019 edition of prestigious Titans of Tech Award will hold Lagos, Friday, July 19, 2019 with a special programme to honour the dynamic Engr. Florence Seriki with a posthomous award for her unparalleled contribution to the growth of ICT industry in Nigeria.

Don Pedro Aganbi, Managing Consultant, Technology Africa, who revealed this to newsmen in Lagos weekend said that it is important to celebrate Engr. Seriki especially now that she has passed so as to remember her great work in building the first made in Nigeria computer, establishing high tech factories and promoting girls in ICT.

According to Aganbi, "Engr Florence Seriki is an icon of ICT in Nigeria, her ideas literally revolutionised the Nigerian ICT space through enabling technology transfer, creating massive supply and support ecosystem and generating jobs all across the West African coast.

He revealed that Technology Africa, the organizer of the Titans of Tech Awards, will Institute an award in her honour.

The award will be conferred annually to young and upcoming Women and girls in ICT either in business, or the academia.

Until her death in 2017, Seriki served as Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of Omatek Ventures. Omatek was one of Nigeria’s pioneer and indigenous Original Equipment Manufacturers in Africa.

Engr. Seriki was a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, Nigerian Computers Society and the Institute of Directors. She held a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).

Engr (Dr.) Florence Omatule Seriki MFR, was indeed a renowned and accomplished Information and Communications Technology products and solutions consultant and industrialist of repute, a patriotic proponent of local content in manifold strata of the global computer assembly industry, a true amazon and an indispensable colossus in the scheme of African ICT growth and development.

In her life time she was celebrated in many quarters consequent upon her superlative achievements as Africa’s patriotic amazon.

The Titans of Tech Awards scheduled to hold at Oriental Hotels Victoria Island shall be preceded by the Tech Africa Leadership Roundtable with the theme; “Local Content in ICT, Cyber security, Big Data & Infrastructure Protection – Catalyst for Economic Growth And National Development”.

The 2019 edition of prestigious Titans of Tech Award will hold Lagos, Friday, July 19, 2019 with a special programme to honour the dynamic Engr. Florence Seriki with a posthomous award for her unparalleled contribution to the growth of ICT industry in Nigeria.

Don Pedro Aganbi, Managing Consultant, Technology Africa, who revealed this to newsmen in Lagos weekend said that it is important to celebrate Engr. Seriki especially now that she has passed so as to remember her great work in building the first made in Nigeria computer, establishing high tech factories and promoting girls in ICT.

According to Aganbi, "Engr Florence Seriki is an icon of ICT in Nigeria, her ideas literally revolutionised the Nigerian ICT space through enabling technology transfer, creating massive supply and support ecosystem and generating jobs all across the West African coast.

He revealed that Technology Africa, the organizer of the Titans of Tech Awards, will Institute an award in her honour.

The award will be conferred annually to young and upcoming Women and girls in ICT either in business, or the academia.

Until her death in 2017, Seriki served as Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of Omatek Ventures. Omatek was one of Nigeria’s pioneer and indigenous Original Equipment Manufacturers in Africa.

Engr. Seriki was a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, Nigerian Computers Society and the Institute of Directors. She held a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).

Engr (Dr.) Florence Omatule Seriki MFR, was indeed a renowned and accomplished Information and Communications Technology products and solutions consultant and industrialist of repute, a patriotic proponent of local content in manifold strata of the global computer assembly industry, a true amazon and an indispensable colossus in the scheme of African ICT growth and development.

In her life time she was celebrated in many quarters consequent upon her superlative achievements as Africa’s patriotic amazon.

The Titans of Tech Awards scheduled to hold at Oriental Hotels Victoria Island shall be preceded by the Tech Africa Leadership Roundtable with the theme; “Local Content in ICT, Cyber security, Big Data & Infrastructure Protection – Catalyst for Economic Growth And National Development”.

The 2019 edition of prestigious Titans of Tech Award will hold Lagos, Friday, July 19, 2019 with a special programme to honour the dynamic Engr. Florence Seriki with a posthomous award for her unparalleled contribution to the growth of ICT industry in Nigeria.

Don Pedro Aganbi, Managing Consultant, Technology Africa, who revealed this to newsmen in Lagos weekend said that it is important to celebrate Engr. Seriki especially now that she has passed so as to remember her great work in building the first made in Nigeria computer, establishing high tech factories and promoting girls in ICT.

According to Aganbi, "Engr Florence Seriki is an icon of ICT in Nigeria, her ideas literally revolutionised the Nigerian ICT space through enabling technology transfer, creating massive supply and support ecosystem and generating jobs all across the West African coast.

He revealed that Technology Africa, the organizer of the Titans of Tech Awards, will Institute an award in her honour.

The award will be conferred annually to young and upcoming Women and girls in ICT either in business, or the academia.

Until her death in 2017, Seriki served as Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of Omatek Ventures. Omatek was one of Nigeria’s pioneer and indigenous Original Equipment Manufacturers in Africa.

Engr. Seriki was a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, Nigerian Computers Society and the Institute of Directors. She held a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).

Engr (Dr.) Florence Omatule Seriki, MFR, was indeed a renowned and accomplished Information and Communications Technology products and solutions consultant and industrialist of repute, a patriotic proponent of local content in manifold strata of the global computer assembly industry, a true amazon and an indispensable colossus in the scheme of African ICT growth and development.

In her life time she was celebrated in many quarters consequent upon her superlative achievements as Africa’s patriotic amazon.

The Titans of Tech Awards scheduled to hold at Oriental Hotels Victoria Island shall be preceded by the Tech Africa Leadership Roundtable with the theme; “Local Content in ICT, Cyber security, Big Data & Infrastructure Protection – Catalyst for Economic Growth And National Development”.

Nollywood Actor and producer Timothy Chibuike Lucky popularly known as Lucky Timothy has revealed why he is producing his two movies in Kaduna and Borno states. According to the young and enterprising actor and producer, “The northern part of this country is going through a lot issues and we want to use this movie to try to promote unity and love among our brothers in Northern Nigeria. The killings are needless and I believe this movie which would be filmed in English and hausa would go a long way to sensitise them about the need for peace, harmony and togetherness” he said.

Lucky Timothy said that he is hopeful that when the movie is finally out, it would be taken round the entire Northern states as a symbol of unity. He said the Movie which is titled “Foxes of Unity” will be directed by Saheed Apanpa and would feature notable Nollywood star actors like Ali Nuhu, Amina Ndim, Usman Uzee, Don Pedro Aganbi and Rahama Sadau among others.

Titans of Technology Awards popularly known as Titans of Tech Awards was established in 2005 by Don Pedro Aganbi, host and producer of leading Television programme “Tech Africa” as a platform for the most influential players in the West African information communications technologies (ICTs) landscape to come together to exchange ideas and to positively influence and promote ICT agenda for optimal good.

Titans of Tech Awards www.titansoftechawards.net.ng is designed to celebrate Hi-tech most important movers and shakers; pioneers, Innovators, men, women, organisations and institutions who are behind the Technological wind of change sweeping Nigeria towards the global digital society. It is a recognition of overall excellence, of unflinching commitment and a lifetime of efforts in the service of ICT, humanity and Nigeria.

Titans of Tech Awards is the authoritative yardstick to measure performance in the West African ICT sector. It is also an avenue to influence policy, network and connect with key industry players.

Over the years, the TOT Awards have played host to dignitaries such as Governor Babatunde Fashola, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, Governor Adams Oshiomohle, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Barr. Adebayo Shittu, Former Minister of Communications, Dr. Obafemi Hamsat, Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Senator Ayo Arise, Senator Gbenga Obadara, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, Former Minister of Communications, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, Former Executive Chairman, NCC, Eugene Juwah, Former Executive Chairman, NCC, Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary, Akwa Ibom State Government, Col. Aiyegbeni Peters, Ibukun Odusote, Austin Okere, among other top dignitaries.

Indeed, there are other awards out there, but none carries the prestige and authority of the TITANS OF TECH AWARDS

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Titans of Technology Awards popularly known as Titans of Tech Awards was established in 2005 by Don Pedro Aganbi, host and producer of leading Television programme “Tech Africa” as a platform for the most influential players in the West African information communications technologies (ICTs) landscape to come together to exchange ideas and to positively influence and promote ICT agenda for optimal good.

Titans of Tech Awards www.titansoftechawards.net.ng is designed to celebrate Hi-tech most important movers and shakers; pioneers, Innovators, men, women, organisations and institutions who are behind the Technological wind of change sweeping Nigeria towards the global digital society. It is a recognition of overall excellence, of unflinching commitment and a lifetime of efforts in the service of ICT, humanity and Nigeria.
Titans of Tech Awards is the authoritative yardstick to measure performance in the West African ICT sector. It is also an avenue to influence policy, network and connect with key industry players.

Over the years, the TOT Awards have played host to dignitaries such as Governor Babatunde Fashola, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, Governor Adams Oshiomohle, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Barr. Adebayo Shittu, Former Minister of Communications, Dr. Obafemi Hamsat, Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Senator Ayo Arise, Senator Gbenga Obadara, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, Former Minister of Communications, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, Former Executive Chairman, NCC, Eugene Juwah, Former Executive Chairman, NCC, Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary, Akwa Ibom State Government, Col. Aiyegbeni Peters, Ibukun Odusote, Austin Okere, among other top dignitaries.

Indeed, there are other awards out there, but none carries the prestige and authority of the TITANS OF TECH AWARDS

Titans of Technology Awards popularly known as Titans of Tech Awards was established in 2005 by Don Pedro Aganbi, host and producer of leading Television programme “Tech Africa” as a platform for the most influential players in the West African information communications technologies (ICTs) landscape to come together to exchange ideas and to positively influence and promote ICT agenda for optimal good.

Titans of Tech Awards www.titansoftechawards.net.ng is designed to celebrate Hi-tech most important movers and shakers; pioneers, Innovators, men, women, organisations and institutions who are behind the Technological wind of change sweeping Nigeria towards the global digital society.

It is a recognition of overall excellence, of unflinching commitment and a lifetime of efforts in the service of ICT, humanity and Nigeria.

Titans of Tech Awards is the authoritative yardstick to measure performance in the West African ICT sector. It is also an avenue to influence policy, network and connect with key industry players.

Nollywood popular Actress, TV host and voice over artist, Moji Oyetayo, popularly known as “Mama Ajasco” has emerged the new chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria – Lagos Chapter. She was elected by the Lagos state chapter members on Wednesday February 13 in Lagos after her fellow contestant and fierce rival in the election, Emeka Rising Ibeh withdrew from the race.

She is to lead the Lagos state chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria for the next two years.

The emergence of Moji Oyetayo followed the end of the tenure of Don Pedro Aganbi, an actor, producer, Public Relations Specialist and media entrepreneur whose wealth of experience brought a lot of programmes that helped to revive a once moribund AGN Lagos chapter.

The Other elected officers of the Lagos state chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria are Christopher Iheuwa (Vice Chairman) Bukola Thomas (General Secretary) Kemi Adekomi (PRO) Adenuga Roseanna Okachi (Financial Secretary) Julius Omijie (Treasurer).

In her acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman Moji Oyetayo promised to initiate programmes that will help move AGN Lagos to greater heights in line with her vision and objectives for the Guild and members.

Nollywood, Diversification of the Economy and The Broadband Question - By Don Pedro Aganbi.

The world has changed. Few can argue with this assertion. A chief driver of this change is the internet, the widespread and growing availability of broadband internet service. Today high-speed broadband has opened up a world of possibilities in every facet of human existence, from government to business and especially entertainment. Almost taken for granted is the ability to now stream TV and films and to download songs, books and thrilling podcasts. Broadband is enabling or else strengthening the digitalisation of entertainment. Beyond the consumption of digital entertainment are the production, distribution and commercialisation. Nigeria, as any other country that seeks to diversify its revenue stream, must now begin to urgently consider how to harness the potential in entertainment via the availability broadband service.

The Nollywood Economic Outlook 2019 which held in Lagos last week provided a unique platform for this exercise of collaborative brainstorming and cross fertilization of ideas. Orgnaised by the Nollywood Mandate Group (NMG), it had in attendance icons from the information Technology, Entertainment space and Nollywood. It was Chaired by Dr. Chris Uwaje, former President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) and Oracle of the IT industry, Chief Zeb Ejiro, OON Pioneer Nollywood Producer and the Sheik the Nigerian Movie industry, Chief Rachael Oniga, Veteran Actress, Tony Akposheri, Veteran Actor, Sunny Mcdon, Secretary, Board of Trustees of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Fred Idehen, Veteran Actor and Airtel Ambassador, Felix Duke, music icon and PMAN Official, Don Pedro Aganbi, Chairman, Actors Guild of Nigeria – Lagos Chapter and National Coordinator, Nollywood Mandate Group, Mazi Dr. Sam Uche Anyamele, Actor and Lagos State Governorship Aspirant for the United Democratic Party (UDP), Maimuna Yahaya, Secretary, Nollywood Mandate Group (NMG), Oliver Duke Linchun, among others.
The chairman of the occasion, the irrepressible Chris Uwaje,noted that Nollywood has done well for itself but to get to the next level it needs to quickly overcome the challenge of distribution. According to the Oracle, “It is time for Nollywood to leapfrog the distribution of its content using the rapidly emerging digital technology.” He noted that Producers can harness the spread of broadband to benefit from the awesome multiplier effect and be able to sell rushes, mix and transmit movie files.

He revealed that with the current family structure and birthrate, Nigeria’s population could exceed the 380 million mark by 2050 becoming in the process the country with the third largest population in the world. Practitioners, he insisted, must determine how to get content across to the growing number of citizens regardless of their location. Nollywood needs a map.

Dr Anyamele remarked that Nollywood is a credible alternative as the nation seeks to diversify its economy. He stated, “If Nigeria is truly seeking options for alternative revenue sources then the creative is the way to go.” Everyone, he noted needs to rest, to relax and to refresh and entertainment is required in any of these situations. The entertainment industry is the future economy, Nollywood is the next big thing.

Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, said that the commission’s proactive effort to achieve 30 percent broadband penetration for the country demonstrates its understanding of the power of broadband. He explained that the commission is promoting several infrastructure models to boost broadband availability. He noted that submarine cables that have landed in the country and data centres are still largely underutilize so there is enough capacity to go round.

Henry Ojiokpota, NCC Lagos Zonal Controller, who represented the Executive vice chairman, said that the commission’s proactive efforts to achieve its 30 percent broadband penetration demonstrate its understanding of the power of broadband.
He stated that with broadband digital content can be distributed further, faster and more economically.
Dr. Uwaje argued that because the disruption that broadband can bring can be both positive and negative, it must be managed strategically such that the bulk of the content will be local content.

Dr. Ali Pantami, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) in his presentation revealed that the agency set up the Office of Nigerian Content (ONC) precisely to promote local Nigerian content. NIDTA is keen to boost local content through creating the enabling environment to encourage creativity and local content production. Chioma Okee-Aguguo, represented the DG remarked that globally the trend indicates that oil and gas is dated and out-dated, wasted and wasting and that the empowerment of youth with technology is the way of the future.

Felix Duke, of PMAN consented that that the world has indeed gone digital and that PMAN is working with Microsoft among other players to use biometrics to barcode and encode songs and videos in furtherance of efforts to contribute to government’s drive to diversify the economy.
Sunny McDon, Secretary, Board of trustees of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), in his submission noted that Nollywood evolved out of the self-determination of its individual members. Today, the industry needs support and encouragement to reach the next level of growth.

He blamed the lack of genuine encouragement particularly from the government as a contributory factor to the lack of infrastructure.
Tolu Adeloji, Cinematographer, posited that to provide local content enough to fill 24 hours of programming requires government support.
In addition, relevant government agencies must work to protect content providers from exploitation.

Tony Akposheri, Veteran Actor, said that while it is great to provide enabling environment, the government must monitor what happens at the ports especially with customs. He related incidence of foreign partners bringing in equipment for shoots and being harassed at the airport by government officials. He said that efforts to promote ease of doing business must include massive education and reorientation at the ports.
Zeb Ejiro, pioneer Nollywood producer, called on the NCC to work out an interface with the movie industry. He urged that government to establish a special product for the movie sector just like it has for Agriculture. He lamented that a lot has been said about enabling environment but very little done to actualize it. Political will is required.

Dr. Uwaje noted that collaboration and synergy are required to bring together the relevant experts to move the conversations forward.
Henry Ojiokpota said that the commission is ready to work with Nollywood to explore options for mutually beneficial activities to grow the local content and productivity in general.

Uwaje noted that technology is an extension of man, and that understanding technology would help us appreciate how it can work for us.
Uwaje explained that while entertainment can play a critical role in the economy, the practitioners and relevant industry bodies must work conscientiously to sell their viewpoint to government.

Don Pedro Aganbi, Converner of the Nollywood Economic Outlook noted that video on demand is a growing trend and Nollywood must tap into it. According to Aganbi, “Going digital the movies can reach more people and more far flung places. If the industry is able to distribute a digital picture via satellite directly to a digital projector, the movie will be pristine no matter where it's shown. This will without a doubt help to develop enthusiasm for movies in faraway places.”

We need to harness the power of digital delivery utilizing the growing availability of broadband services, he emphasized.
Some of the suggestions to move the industry forward included the establishment of Nollywood Research Centres in the Six Geo-political Zones. The centre would be mini incubation centres for movie production and would be massive avenue to attract foreign investment. Others are the need for Nollywood to enlist technology driven people members and to consider setting up Nollywood Technology as a specialize segment and the creation of Special broadband bundle for creatives.

Clearly, as a country we need to double down on our soft power, entertainment. There is no reason why Nigerian music and movies cannot do what reggae did to Jamaica over the past decades. It is possible with broadband.

“Today I am so happy that after five years of sleeping in the cold at the National Arts Theatre, Mama Agnes Molokwo would be spending Christmas in a place she can proudly call her home. What a Joy, what a relief. This is what leadership is about.”

Those were the words of excited chairman, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, Mr. Don Pedro Aganbi after ushering veteran actress Mrs. Agnes Molokwu to her new home. Words could not describe the joy of Molokwu as she was surprised with a Christmas present of sleeping for the first time after five years in her furnished apartment made possible by the Aganbi who has done so well since he took over from top comic actor, Victor Osuagwu.

The story of Molokwu who has been in the movie industry since 2003 is a movie script on its own but suffice to say that her tears, struggles, pains of sleeping ‘outside’ is over.

Hear her: “It was a big surprise to me because for years I have been squatting. It has not been easy for me but I thank God for today. We had our Artiste Week and awards are usually given to some members. I had it at the back of my mind that I may be given an award because in 2016, I was given an award. I had to call the chairman to tell him that I may be among the people to be given award but if he can change it to money, I would appreciate it better because I was squatting. If you give me the award, there won’t be where to put it. He said ok. I will do it. When they gave award I was not given and some asked me if I was given I said no but the one I was given is still with me. And I thank God for it. The chairman then called me and said ‘mama come,’ he said ‘this is our mama, she is one of the strong members of the guild, punctual and contributes to all what we are doing but she doesn’t have a place to lay her head because she is squatting. He added that when he saw where I was squatting, that he was shocked. He called some people out and asked them to do something. It was surprising to me and truly they were able to get me a place. I have never seen a compassionate chairman who have the welfare of members at heart like Don Pedro Aganbi. He has set a standard that would be difficult to meet in AGN"

Barring any unforeseen, the Nollywood Economic Outlook scheduled for January 24 and 25, 2019 in Lagos would centre on the critical issues around Disruptions in the entertainment industry and the digital Economy.

Addressing newsmen in Lagos, Dr. Don Pedro Aganbi, Coordinator, The Nollywood Mandate (TNM), organisers of the premium Nollywood Economic Outlook event said that for Nigeria to become more vibrant, efforts must be concentrated on resolving the problem of the economy particularly of the sort that drives and promotes innovation and diversification.

“The state of the Nigerian Economy is an urgent discuss. Nigerians are engaged in ambivalent discussion about the economy; Its challenges and prospects. This discussion have lingered at civil, organizational, governmental and even foreign foras. Which other sector can help leapfrog the economy today apart from oil. Experts have postulated that Information Communications Technology (ICT) the entertainment industry, Agriculture can be used to diversify the economy. These and other issues are the focus of NEO 2019” Dr. Aganbi posited.

According to him, NEO 2019 is designed to bring together top panel of experts, Innovators and connectors from various sectors of the economy to discuss and x-ray key national and global economic forecast and trends in 2019; chart a course that will transform Nigeria into a global economic hub that is prosperous, safe, secure, functional, productive and driven by digitasation.

He noted that the theme Disruptions, Nigeria And The New Economy; Creating Innovative Policies For National Development was chosen so that experts will use their wealth of knowledge to proffer solution to the challenges the economy is facing and hopes the event would offer immense potential to the development of the economy.

The Entertainment and ICT enthusiast revealed that the Nollywood Economic Outlook is a veritable platform for government to present its plans/policies and the private sector to provide insights into challenges, opportunities, available solutions and options in making Nigeria a hub in the global digital economy.
The organisers equally stated that NEO 2019 would be rounded off with the Good Governance Awards (GGA) designed to honour and celebrate distinguished Nigerians who have been exceptional in using corporate good governance in moving Nigeria Forward. It is an avenue to put on the

pedestal the men, women, organisations and institutions who have etched their footprint on the marble of time for the good of Nigeria and Humanity.

“NEO 2019 offers a great opportunity for networking and forging strategic partnerships with key stakeholders from the various sectors of the economy. We hereby call on all Local Governments, States Governments, State and National Assemblies, Airlines, infrastructure vendors and equipment suppliers, banks, insurance and other financial institutions, telecommunications services providers, CBN, government agencies and alternative solutions in Nigeria to embrace the 2019 Nollywood Economic Outlook” Dr. Aganbi urged.

Participants can register for NEO 2019 at www.nollywoodeconomicoutlook.org.ng

The emergence of Don Pedro Aganbi as the Chairman, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Lagos Chapter came after what was a most turbulent period in the Guild's history. Cool, calm and collected Aganbi was the right man for the job at the right time.

Don Pedro took to this role like hand to glove. While the role is highly demanding he consistently drew upon the political finesse cultivated from navigating his own career as TV host, Event Anchor/Moderator, Conference Speaker, Author, PR Specialist and Event and Project manager for more than two decades.

He quickly brought to bear on the guild his highly developed people and project management skills. It thus served as the impetus to pursue reconciliation among members, capacity building and massive reorientation.

The role as AGN Lagos, Chairman, involves not just representing all of the members of the guild but also building bridges to other associations and organizations across the industry. He expended a lot of energy in this direction with enviable success.

He cemented or else commenced strategic partnership for the guild with such notable institution as the Pan African Film Consortium, promoters of Nollywood Travel Film Festival, OJEZ Entertainment, Association of Movie producers, Directors Guild of Nigeria, and Obylicious Empire, and cable giant DSTV, among others. The Chairman also carefully nurtured a mutually beneficiary and growing partnership with the Lagos police command to the extent that two commissioners of police, Fatai Owoseni and Edgal Imohimi took time out to attend the Guild’s monthly general meetings a feat never before recorded in the Guild. He also championed the rebranding of AGN Police thus making it more professional and effective in performing their assigned functions. Aganbi boldly embraced the challenge of leading the AGN. And like they say “fortune indeed favours the brave.”

He was able to rally members for the common good, started a quarterly financial report which is another first in the Guild’s history, boosted membership and introduced monthly due card to help members keep track of their contributions thus ensuring probity.

He established an online portal for AGN Lagos with database of members, organized capacity build workshop for members and inaugurated youth inclusion in Leadership. The guild under his leadership started mentorship classes, inaugurated cultural day celebration and Weekly Joggers Club for the wellbeing of members. The Weekly Joggers Club has since grown from 25 members to over a 100 jogging at the national stadium every Saturday. He also held a townhall meeting that had in attendance key stakeholders in the industry like Chico Ejiro, Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun, Rogers Ofime, producer of the Johnsons, Association of Movie Producers, Video producers marketers Association of Nigeria among others to ensure unity of purpose in Nollywood.

He started the monthly newsletter, AGNTV and a 26 episodes TV soap opera first of its kind in AGN history. He also organized the “Veterans Nite” to honour and celebrate the pathfinders of the Guild. Undoubtedly, Don Pedro Aganbi showed up big time for this one by ensuring that accommodation was provided for one of the veterans Agnes Molokwo who has been homeless for years and squatting at the National Theatre.

He displayed true professionalism, brought uncommon honesty and truth to the guild. He is humane, articulate and compassionate all rolled in one. Indeed, He practically woke up the Industry with his innovative style of leadership, projects and human capital development. In addition his doggedness and determination to reshape and re-brand the Guild is definitely commendable. He worked tireless, clearly above the call of duties, time without number.

Aganbi demonstrate and continues to demonstrate uncanny commitment to the development of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry in general and AGN in particular. Aganbi undoubtedly deserves all the accolades for the eternal marks he has made in furthering the goals of this noble Guild.

Over the past 24 months, he paid uncommon attention to welfare of members in the drive to ensure that AGN Lagos reaches enviable heights. He worked assiduously to restore the pride of the guild. He focused on his promised to build on the innovative welfare and insurance scheme for the benefit of members and put in place a formidable AGN police to flush out quack producers and scammers.

Don Pedro Aganbi is a dealer in hope. He showed this by his own life what is possible when a person has hope, plans fastidiously and is unafraid of hard-work. He also believes that in cooperation, collaboration and association to get things done. To reward his hard work, the management of OJEZ Entertainment donated an office space to AGN Lagos. His motto was always, “We can only be stronger together."

In addition, to his role as Chairman, AGN Lagos Chapter, he continued to function as CEO, TechTV, a media firm focused on Technology, Entertainment, Strategy, ideas generation, Content provision, Radio/TV productions, documentary, Brand and project management.

Besides, he is the Convener of the Nollywood Economic Outlook, Mobile Entertainment Summit and the Titans Of Tech Awards among other ground breaking innovative networking and business melting points.

Don Pedro Aganbi has over forty local and International Awards in his kitty, including a United Nations Africa Media Award and a Global IT Champion Award. He also lately emerged as the 2017 Entertainment Personality of the Year at the Nigeria Achievers Award.

However you think of him: a talented actor, trailblazer, passionate visionary, or just a regular guy seeking to make a difference, all phrases aptly apply to this multitalented entertainer, Don Pedro Aganbi.

Today, hé has become a consultant to most chairmen of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) chapters across the country on how to replicate his vibrant visionary style of leadership in their states.

He is currently working to blaze the trail creating content suitable for this new digital age by way of the Internet.

Looking to the future, Don Pedro Aganbi simply wants to continue to create, to add value and contribute to national development.

Movie entrepreneur, Actress, producer, Business Woman, Startup Guru, CEO AfrigoldTV, Obylicious production is celebrating her birthday today December 10, 2018.

She has taken time off a hectic schedule from movie sets to share some amazing pictures.

The multi – award winning producer of over 200 hundred movies including the award winning movie, Dr. Mekam is currently in Paris on holiday.