Segun Arinze, Zack Orji, others groom physically challenged on filmmaking

LAGOS, Nigeria – Veteran Nollywood filmmakers,   Segun Arinze, Zack  Orji and Keppy Ekpenyong, Emma Ayalongu have been named as facilitators in the ongoing Legend of Nollywood training and capacity building for the physically challenge and the less privilege in our society.

Sponsored by Ecobank, the intensive training which started on Monday comprises 5 classes where all aspect of movie production, from, script writing, editing, acting, make up and make over, including photography amongst others are being taught.

Legend of Nollywood a programme created by Paul Obazele has been recongnising  and honouring  veterans and legend in the Nigerian movie industry but it decided to take a step further by harnessing potentials and talents in the physically challenged as a means of   giving them a new lease of life and making them self reliant through filmmaking technique.

Once they are able to master their skill of filmmaking, they can be able to stand on their own in the various segments of film production. Speaking on the the Legend of Nollywood programme, Obazele said the empowerment program is made possible by Eco Bank.

According to him, the Managing Director of the bank Mr. Patrick Akinwuntan is passionate about empowering people who will not only be financially independent but can soar high in their chosen field and grow to be employers of labour.

Obazele  said, Akinwuntan believes that sustainable growth and development programs are some of the keys to the growth of any economy, such as Nollywood has offered over the years.

Other facilitators includes, Ngozi  Orji, Tessy White and renown judge and member of the jury in some of the renowned local and international film festival Shaibu Husseini. Zen Dream Works, Limited, Unit Celloids Limited and Moma $ Chide Global Resources Limited are some of the companies that are also partnering with Legend of Nollywood.