The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has congratulated Abubakar Yakubu on his election as President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) at the Guild’s national convention held in Benin City, Edo State.
In a statement signed by the Executive Director/CEO of the NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, the Board described Yakubu’s emergence as a well-deserved recognition of his longstanding dedication, professionalism, and service to the Nigerian motion picture industry.
Dr. Husseini noted that Yakubu’s over ten years of service as Secretary General of the Guild has equipped him with the experience and institutional knowledge required to provide effective leadership at this pivotal time.
“The Actors Guild of Nigeria remains a critical stakeholder in the creative economy. Its stability, professionalism, and ethical grounding are vital to the overall growth and global competitiveness of our film industry,” Dr. Husseini stated.
He charged the newly elected President to lead efforts to reposition the Guild, re-engineer its internal structures, and strengthen its capacity to serve members more effectively. He emphasized the need for the AGN under Yakubu’s leadership to prioritise members’ welfare, enhance capacity-building initiatives, and invest in programmes that directly support professional development.
Dr. Husseini also urged the new administration to resist the temptation of embarking on activities or projects that fall outside the core mandate of the Guild or do not contribute meaningfully to its professional objectives. He stressed that staying focused on mission-driven programmes will ensure credibility, continuity, and measurable impact.
The NFVCB expressed confidence that Yakubu will provide purposeful leadership and reaffirmed its willingness to continue supporting the Guild in the collective effort to strengthen the Nigerian creative and entertainment sector.
