Wednesday 5 May 2021

DGN President Congratulates Adedayo Thomas As NFVCB Boss

The President, Directors' Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Mr. Victor Okhai has felicitated with Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, on his re-appointment for a second term in office by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Alhaji Thomas Adedayo & Mr. Victor Okhai

The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed by Mr. Perekeme Odon, the Public Relations Officer of the Directors' Guild of Nigeria, in Lagos on Wednesday. He said the news of the re-appointment was timely, as everything he has done and accomplished has led to this point, and he truly deserves it.

 “You have worked so hard on yourself and created the necessary advantage to convincing others of your potentials and abilities, as it all paid off in the end.” He stated.

Okhai extended appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for the re-appointment of the NFVCB ED, the Minister of Information and Culture; and industry stakeholders who worked tirelessly to ensure the return of the visionary leader.

 

According to him, Adedayo’s versatility, experience at both national and professional engagements, will be further deployed to energize the reforms in the Nigerian creative industry.

 

He urged Alhaji Adedayo to remain focused and steadfast in pursuing the noble goals of making life better for Nigerians through various development plans, already captured in his first tenure.

 

The President rejoiced with family, friends and professional colleagues of Adedayo over the re-appointment.

 

“We wish you the best of luck in your new tenure. We have no doubt have you excelling in this role, and make everyone proud, as we look forward to even more successful news about you, which you are very much capable of.”

 

He also commended members of staff and Board of the NFVCB for their consistent support for the journalist, theatre art/critic, Africa Regional Director of Language of Liberty Institute, USA; and former Special Adviser to the Chief Executive Officer/Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and his management team.

 

While pledging his government's full support to ensure a successful tenure for the NFVCB leadership, Okhai prayed that the Almighty God would continue to strengthen Adedayo and his team for the greater good to the creative industry in Nigeria.