Some Nollywood actors this morning visited Governor Fashola to protest against the piracy killing their industry.The Nollywood actors asked Fashola to help with his government to fight the pirates.I expected a lot more positivity from the Governor though rather than the same old tired we will look into it and see what we can do.Fashola has been in power for 8 years,surely he knew about the pirates in all that time.What i expect is for Governor Fashola to say this and this is what we are doing to curb the act.
But the bottom line is Nigerian government does not care about entertainment industry or piracy in Nigeria cos its not oil and they don't think it can bring them any revenue.But that is where they are making a huge mistake.The entertainment industry in Nigeria is huge and can bring
state governments and the federal government billions every year in revenue.Just look at the UK that has only a population of 64-70 million people.Official statistics published reveal that the UK’s creative Industries, which includes the film, television and music industries, are now worth £71.4 billion per year to the UK economy – generating just over a staggering £8 million pounds an hour. Did you read that? That is staggering!!! Now Nigeria has more than double the Uk's population,so imagine the potential of what is there for the government to tap into.
state governments and the federal government billions every year in revenue.Just look at the UK that has only a population of 64-70 million people.Official statistics published reveal that the UK’s creative Industries, which includes the film, television and music industries, are now worth £71.4 billion per year to the UK economy – generating just over a staggering £8 million pounds an hour. Did you read that? That is staggering!!! Now Nigeria has more than double the Uk's population,so imagine the potential of what is there for the government to tap into.
I for one know a way that Nigeria can reduce piracy to at least half is not less and generate billions for the government and economy..its so simple ,i don't know why they can't see it..but hey,that's a story for the gods i guess.
Piracy in Nigeria is a killer and until we have a leader or a government who can see the potential and possibilities entertainment in Nigeria can bring,it shall continue.
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