BEVERLY HILLS, March 27, (THEWILL) – Veteran Nollywood actress, Lanre Adesina, better known as Iya Awero, says that she cried during the presentation of the gift of a house by Governor Sanwo-Olu.
THEWILL had earlier reported that the actress was given a new two-bedroom apartment in Ikorodu by the Lagos State government.
Speaking with The Punch on Saturday, the actress stated that she was overwhelmed with gratitude at the event.
She said: “It came as a surprise to me. I was not expecting it at all. I am so happy about it. I could not even control myself and I did not know when tears started dropping from my eyes.
“I am very thankful to the Lagos State government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said that it is not after we die that we should be celebrated, and that is very important. If one is appreciated in one’s lifetime, one would know one is doing well and one would even strive to do better. That way, the younger generations would also be encouraged to put in their best because they know they would be celebrated.
“We (entertainers) make people laugh away their sorrows and it does feel good when we are appreciated. Others should also learn a lesson from what the Lagos State Government has done.”
Responding to those who felt the gesture should have come a long time ago, Iya Awero said, “I feel it came at the right time because I am still alive. Whenever God blesses one, one should receive it with open hands. There isn’t a lot of money in the industry. However, our work comes with a lot of respect and honour. We are usually celebrated wherever we go.”
She also disclosed that she had no plan to have an elaborate house warming ceremony.
She said, “I would just conduct prayers and hand over everything to God. There is no plan to have any party.”
She also stated that she is yet to move into her new house.
She said: “I would move in at any time I like. I have a house I am staying presently and I am not being pursued from there. There are also some paperwork I need to fill.”
