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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Omotola, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Others Celebrities Pledge To Stop Smoking Scenes From Movies
Joel Ajayi
High-profile Nollywood celebrities — producers, directors, actresses, and actors have teamed up to denounce the promotion of tobacco products in Nigeria movies targeting children in a newly released PSA.
In a statement issued by the Creative Director #SmokeFreeNollywood Ms. Esther Aghotor on Sunday revealed that celebrities joined forces with the #SmokeFreeNollywood campaign backed by Washington DC-based Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids in collaboration with public strategy firm, Gatefield, in celebration of the World No Tobacco Day 2021.
Celebrities involved in the campaign include; Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Actress and TIME 100 most influential persons in the world), Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Osas Ighodaro (Actress, Oxfam and Amnesty International Ambassador), Anto Lecky (Actress and Big Brother Nigeria Star), Meg Otanwa (Actress), Michelle Dede (Actress), Kayode Kasum (Film Director, Sugar Rush), Daniel Effiong, (Actor), Linda Ejiofor (Actress), Kiki Omeili (Actress), and Imoh Emmanuel Chimezie (Actor) and others.
According to the World Health Organisation, 370,000 children in Nigeria smoke daily. Research shows that a significant percentage of current adult smokers were influenced by movies.
“37% of these smokers started smoking as children due to the influence of movies that are created,” the celebrities said in the PSA where the celebrities took responsibility and pledged to make amends.
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Hon. Amadu ‘Mai Place’ Pour Encomiums on His Secretary on Her Birthday
The House Committee Chairman on Sports Hon Kabiru Amadu has celebrated with her Secretary Farida on the occasion of her birthday celebration.
Fondily called “Mai Place” who is representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives on Wednesday described her as backbone, unseen but essential to everything that stands.
He wrote: “a good secretary is like a backbone, unseen but essential to everything that stands.
“I take this moment to deeply honor and appreciate you for your incredible dedication, professionalism, and kindness. Your contributions have been nothing short of remarkable, and it is impossible to overstate that fact.
“You are indeed the backbone without which nothing moves. Through your meticulousness and attention to detail, you ensure that every meeting is well-organized, every agenda is clear, and every decision is accurately recorded. The office operates efficiently and effectively.
“I must confess that I was inspired by the values you embody, which make you stand out. Thank you for your warm and caring nature; you make us feel supported in everything we do. It is no exaggeration to say that we are lucky to have you as part of the team.
“Thank you for being such a remarkable personality. We wish you the very best in all your endeavors. May God reward you accordingly.”
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