The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) says it has introduced communication links to tackle sexual assault and other forms of abuses on actors in Nollywood
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) says it has introduced communication links to tackle sexual assault and other forms of abuses on actors in Nollywood, NAN is reporting.
This follows the recent revelation of some actresses who exposed a movie producer, Victor Okpalan in sex for move roles saga. Sharon Osiyerimo Ohunene Jatto and Oshevire Divine shared screenshots of damning messages they exchanged with Okpalan. In Sharon’s case, she was barely 17 when he made a move on her almost 4 years ago. She was enraged that the producer took to social media to show solidarity to the ‘Say No to Rape’ campaign despite taking advantage of young women.
Sharon Osiyerimo Ohunene Jatto, Victor Okpalan and Oshevire Divine
Emeka Rollas, the AGN president said the measure became imperative following recent cases of alleged rape and sexual molestation of some individuals in the industry. He said he had already issued directive to Ronnie Dikko, his aide on sexual harassment and related abuses, to open communication links on the issue.
“The recent revelation of alleged rape and sexual molestation on some individuals in the film industry is calling for serious attention and I must put an end to such an abuse It doesn’t speak well of us and of me as the president of AGN, I must restore sanity into the Nollywood industry as part of my commitments toward protecting my members and the image of this noble body,” he said.
“I have told my SSA to quickly open a special telephone line and an e-mail address through which the victims of this immoral act can reach out directly to the Guild. This will enable us seek redress and offer counseling process for complete healing to victims of sexual abuse.”
He urged all survivors of sexual abuse, molestation, financial demands and rape to make the best use of the links to send their petitions and complaints to the guild.
The AGN president specifically directed victims to Dikko and also gave the e-mail address as: abuses@actorsguidofnigeria.com, or call 0705 397 5522 for direct information. According to him, the communication lines will be opened and all related matters will be treated with strict confidentiality and respect of victims.
