Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has introduced a health insurance scheme for senior Nollywood actors and filmmakers.
He made the revelation while hosting a dinner for some of the veterans on Monday night.
This was said by the governor in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Tuesday.
Idowu Philips as Iya Rainbow, Adebayo Salami aka Oga Bello, and a slew of other veterans attended the meal.
The statement read, “I hosted veteran Nollywood filmmakers to a dinner on Monday night in appreciation of their contributions to the growth of the industry.
“I used the opportunity to institute a health insurance scheme for them to ensure they are well covered for adequate medical care.
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“We realise that this industry is one of the highest employers of labour. The veterans and practitioners have continued to provide succour and a means of livelihood to a lot of citizens. More importantly, they give freshness to our lives through their stories.
“The health insurance scheme is part of our interventions to assist them with access to health care in public health facilities.
“This scheme will be specially categorised for professionals in the film business and those who have shaped our society with their craft.”
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