Rescue Mission Gov’t Will Save Igbo Language From Extinction—MADUMERE

Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, yesterday, at Imo Government House, has revealed that Governor Rochas Okorocha has churned out veritable programmes to save Igbo language from extinction.

Speaking with to the members of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Imo State chapter, Prince Madumere while speaking to members of the AGN said the government has a coaching programme on Igbo Language for every Imolites and any other who may be interested in writing and speaking the language as that informed the appointment of Director General of Igbo Affairs.

Prince Madumere again reiterated Imo State Government resolve to take the campaign on Igbo renaissance abroad especially the rich history, culture and cherished values of Ndigbo to help Igbos in Diaspora remain in touch of what made who they are.

While commending the members of Actors Guild of Nigeria, he reminded his guests from the Nollywood never to allow Igbo identity to die as such would have a negative effect, which may even delete Igbo as one tribe that once existed. He tasked them to make Igbo films

Imo Deputy Governor also reiterated Rescue Mission Government led by Owelle Rochas Okorocha resolve to realising its vision of building a film village in Oguta in its support and appreciation of the industry, which he said has a huge potential to boosting the economy of the Nation.

Speaking earlier, the Vice President of the Actors Guild, South East Zone, Comrade IKECHUKWU Kwazemam urged Imo State Government to carry the body along in promotion of government programmes and policies.

Mr. Umez Chibueze revealed that Imo State chapter of the body has concluded it's Igbo movie scripts to promote Igbo culture and culture.

He called on Imo State government to support the body to realizing this dream. He further called on the government to also help them procure a bus and a piece of land for the chapters easy movement in their function and chapters office respectively, saying Imo indigenes occupy 60% to 70 % in the Nollywood.

Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere MFR in a warm handshake with the Vice President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, South East Zone, Comrd. Ikechukwu Kwazemam