*Photo: Sanwo-Olu (middle) with the filmmakers *
“The health insurance scheme is part of our interventions to assist them with access to health care in public health facilities.”
Veteran Nollywood filmmakers no longer have to go cap-in-hand begging for donations whenever they need medical treatment.
The Shield Online reports that this challenge, which is common place in the Nigerian film industry, will soon become a thing of the past,courtesy of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State who has instituted a health insurance scheme for the veteran actors and actresses.
Sanwo-Olu announced the scheme on Monday night when he hosted them to a dinner.
The star studded event was attended by big names in Nollywood.
Elaborating on the scheme on Tuesday on his verified social media handles, Sanwo-Olu said
“I hosted veteran Nollywood filmmakers to a dinner on Monday night in appreciation of their contributions to the growth of the industry.
“I used the opportunity to institute a health insurance scheme for them to ensure they are well covered for adequate medical care.
“We realize that this industry is one of the highest employers of labour. The veterans and practitioners have continued to provide succour and a means of livelihood to a lot of citizens. More importantly, they give freshness to our lives through their stories.
“The health insurance scheme is part of our interventions to assist them with access to health care in public health facilities.
“This scheme will be specially categorised for professionals in the film business and those who have shaped our society with their craft.”
