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By James Ewaoche Amedu
After
many years of protracted leadership tussle, history was made Saturday as peace
was brokered among warring movie makers in Idoma land.
This
was followed by an intervention by a group under the aegis of Idoma Film Unity
Forum chaired by Gabriel Owoicho (Kpakanyi).
The
meeting, which took place in Abuja,
was well attended actors, producers, directors and stakeholders in the local
industry.
The
meeting, which was aimed at restoring lasting peace to the crisis rocking the
industry; kicked-started with an opening prayer led by Agada ‘Manex’ Johnson.
The
chairman, reconciliation committee, Gabriel Owoicho in his welcome address, appreciated
all members who came from far and near to be part of the peace talks.
He
acknowledged the humility and kindness of the committee secretary Mr. Prince
Yemi Itodo who had worked patiently to ensure the meeting comes to pass.
The
chairman in his speech used an article written by journalist, Ameh Comrade
Godwin (Azikiwe) entitled Who killed the
Idoma movie industry? as template for the meeting.
After
reading carefully through the write-up, participants were pleased and asked to
take necessary moves that would bring peace to the industry.
On
his part, ace cinematographer, Daniel David Akpa said love remains the
mechanism that will promote unity among Idoma people, especially those in the
creative industry.
He
also said that members of the make-believe industry should all desist from
sectionalism in the Idomaland because it has caused more havocs than good.
Akpa,
who is believed to be the first pioneer producer of what is now labeled as
first top class flick in the community many years, said instead of pointing
accusing fingers on anyone, the way forward is unity.
Also
reacting, Godwin Ochola, otherwise known as
St. Godwins said that, “love and passion’’ is what kept him till date.
Mike
Utah said what motivated him was when he watched Tivs showcasing their culture on
NTA then. That motivated me to first produce ’’Inya K’Ajuche
Another
member, Gideon Ameh said that with the presence of Manex Johnson Agada, all
problems are over.
Agada
Johnson on his part said that humility pays much in all human society and also
the best developmental mechanism. He also said we should plant a tree for our
children to benefit from and went ahead to acknowledges Ameh Comrade Godwin for
the wonderful write up which eventually becomes today meeting template.
Manex
moved a motion for a new and general name for industry.
He
suggested the industry should be christened ’IDOMAWOOD’ which was coined by the
Ameh in his write up in 2010.
“With
this, the name, Idomawood surpasses every other name in Idoma community. All
members, both home and abroad are expected to accept this with warm heart,” the
chairman, Owoicho said.
The
following persons were elected as members of the committee pending the next
election where a new leader would be elected.
COMMITTEE
SETUP ARE;
Chairman Mr Gabriel Owoicho
Secretary Prince Yemi Itodo
Treasurer Miss Ene Empress Ikwumonu
Member Mrs Dorothy Okoko
’’ Mr Sunny Okwori
’’ Mr Mike Utta
’’ Mr Manex Johnson
’’ Mr Godwin Ochola
’’ Mr Paul Anyebe
Media
Mr. Ameh Comrade Godwin
Manex Johnson Agada
St. Godwin Ochola
St. Paul Anyebe
Mrs. Dorothy Okoko
Utah Mike Utah
Gideon Ameh
Daniel David Akpa
Pamela Peters
Empress Ene Ikwumonu
Emmanuel Abogonye Ejike (Chokoli)
Ojo Dan (Agwo)
Prince Yemi Itodo
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1 POST YOUR COMMENT:
A welcome development to the Idomaland of our dreams. But, i must ask this simple question in regard the article. Must every movie industry in Nigeria add wood to it name?
We can show others that we are different even though the Idoma film industry is still clinically aligned to the Nigeria Film industry aka Nollywood. Idomawood, the wood addition doesn't portray anything worth celebration, but if that will bring lasting peace to the warring factions in the industry to put Our culture, Tradition and heritage first in a spotlight for Nigerians and the world to see our rich culture and tradition would be a delight for every sons and daughter of this great tribe call Idoma.
May God continue to bind us in unity, peace, love and harmony Amen.
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