Jonathan Bags Grand Patron Legends of Nollywood

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President Goodluck Jonathan

December 23, 2014 – President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was today crowned Grand Patron Legends of Nollywood. He received the award when members of Legends of Nollywood, led by Mr. Paul Obazele paid him a courtesy call in Abuja.

The president who used the opportunity to appraise the contribution of Nollywood to the economy noted that those involved in Nollywood are the greatest ambassadors of Nigeria.

According to him, Nigeria was in the past known for soccer until she started fumbling adding that Nollywood has been very consistent in terms of projecting Nigeria positively to the global community.

“There are so many good stories about you. You are our own pride, you are the greatest ambassadors of Nigerian. Before we were known for soccer but today we are fumbling until Nollywood came on board, and you have been quiet stable”, the told the film stars.

It is the second time the President is hosting members of Nollywood. About two weeks ago, he hosted Creative Professionals from Nollywood.

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