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PRODUCTION OF STANDARD FILMS IN AFRICA : Nigeria , China to partner on improved capacity building, others

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Nigeria and China have concluded plan to partner to improve the standard of films produced in Africa by improved capacity building and provision of high-resolution technology equipments .

Ambassador Chimezie Okeoma Ogu, Counsul General of Nigeria in Shanghai made this assertion while delivering his speech at the opening ceremony of the African Film Festival in Jiangsu.

He stated that both countries have mapped out ways to strengthen the movie industries as a collaborative efforts to promote the cultural exchanges between China and Africa. He canvassed that his host government should use Nigeria as a pilot scheme in this novel Belt Road Initiative project in Africa.

According to the Envoy, Nigeria has a ready infrastructures like film villages, seasoned and talented actors and more importantly the market to benefit both sides in this new cooperation between China and Africa.

Speaking on the industry’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Products, Ambassador Ogu stated that the New African Cinema has made the Nigerian film industry the third-largest film sector globally, surpassing that of the USA.

He applauded the two movies “Inale” and “Half of a Yellow Sun, for earning a nomination at the African Film Festival by protraying the great culture and heritage of the African people as well as depicting the struggles of Africa as a continent.

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Pakistan Observes KASHMIR SOLIDARITY DAY in Abuja

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Joel Ajayi


The people of Pakistan inside the country and across the world is observing Kashmir Solidarity Day Today’s Monday express solidarity with Kashmiris in their struggle for the right to self-determination.  
Since 1990, the Nation of Pakistan observes February 5th as Kashmir Solidarity Day.

According to the statement issued by the High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Abuja, Nigeria H.E Mr Sohail Ahmad Khan stated that, Kashmir Solidarity Day serves as an annual reminder of the  prolonged conflict in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where the struggle for self-determination has left an indelible mark on the lives of innocent Kashmiris. 

“Multiple UN Resolutions unambiguously declare that the final disposition of the State of Jammu and Kashmir will be made in accordance with the will of the people expressed through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite conducted  under the auspices of the United Nations. 


“Numerous international, UN organizations as well as UN Special Rapporteurs have reported gross human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. 


“Media and press is under tremendous pressure by Indian Government especially in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir which is evident from India’s  ranking of 161 out of 180 countries as per 2023 World Press Freedom.


“Jammu and Kashmir has been converted into world’s most militarized zone and the largest prison on earth. Pakistan stands firm with Kashmiri brothers and sisters and  will continue to provide unwavering diplomatic support.


“Pakistan demands that International community including United Nations and it’s relevant Human Rights Machinery, Civil Society Organizations, Media Houses and other defenders of Human  Rights to fulfill their obligations towards besieged Kashmiris by playing their part to end the rule of tyranny and oppression.”

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