May 11, (THEWILL) – The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the umbrella body of Nollywood actors, has announced the appointment of business mogul, Kenneth Ifekudu, as its National Patron.
Emeka Rollas, the National President of the AGN, announced Ifekudu’s appointment in a statement on Friday, saying it was in recognition of his passionate contributions to the growth and development of the creative economy and his philanthropic gestures.
“The Board of Trustees and the entire AGN members have presented a letter of appointment as National Patron to a successful businessman and Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Leeds Ltd, High Chief Kenneth Ifekudu.
“The appointment is in recognition of his contributions to the growth and development of the national economy, especially in areas of infrastructure, hospitality, support to humanity and exceptional leadership qualities.
“We intend to confer a few selected distinguished individuals from across the nation, who have given invaluable support to humanity and national economy over the years, with a national patron,” he said.
According to the AGN helmsman, Ifekudu has graciously accepted the responsibility and pledged his goodwill and best assurances to contribute to the growth and development of the guild.
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