Nigerian actor, Alexx Ekubo has urged the federal government to make budgetary provisions for the nation’s entertainment industry.
Ekubo made this known in a recent interview with NAN .
According to him: “The federal government should have a specific budget for entertainment sector every year, especially movie and music.They should also believe in the sectors, because when you believe in something, you will definitely support it and want to see it grow and succeed.Hollywood is where it is today not just because of the support they get from the government but corporations and well-meaning individuals who believe in entertainment.From my own point of view, the only sectors that are doing well in Nigeria today are the music and movie industries.When the sector is supported yearly with government budget, support from corporate organizations and well-meaning individuals, it will grow bigger and generate revenue for the government.”
Ekubo was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Weekend Getaway