FG Bans Glamorisation Of Ritual Killing, Tobacco In Movies, Skits & Music Videos
In a bold move to sanitise the Nigerian film industry, the Federal Government has approved a regulation prohibiting the glamorisation of money rituals, ritual killings, tobacco, and other vices in movies, music videos, and skits.
According to Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), the regulation was approved by the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, under section 65 of the NFVCB Act 2004.
Husseini disclosed this at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday, May 22, stating that the regulation aims to address the “industry emergency” posed by the negative influence of glamorised vices on teens and young adults.
The NFVCB boss noted that besides health implications, glamorising smoking in films poses a significant threat to the well-being of young people who constitute the largest segment of Nigerian movie viewers.
To ensure effective implementation, the board has forwarded the approved regulation to the Federal Ministry of Justice for gazetting and plans to embark on enlightenment programmes in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, local communities, faith groups, and other institutions.
This move marks a significant step towards promoting a more responsible and ethical film industry in Nigeria, and stakeholders are urged to support this initiative to safeguard the well-being of young people and society at large.
With this regulation, Nigeria joins other countries in the global effort to promote smoke-free and vice-free entertainment, setting a positive example for the African continent and beyond.
