Rivers International Film Festival has received a huge endorsement for its second edition, as Governor Siminalayi Fubara promises to partner with the organisers of the event scheduled to take place in Port Harcourt, the state capital next month.
Governor Fubara dropped the hint when the Organisers paid a courtesy call on him at the Government House on Tuesday.
Speaking with the delegation led by the founder and festival director of the Rivers International Film Festival, Kate Ezeigbo, Fubara said: “we are happy that you are holding this for the second time here in Rivers State.
“The creative industry has a special place in our hearts because when you are done with a hectic day, the next thing you need is relaxation and the movies is one best way to relax. It’s a youth oriented program and it will benefit Rivers people”.
Earlier in her speech, Ezeigbo thanked the Governor for his exemplary leadership in Rivers state. “Thank you for being so exceptional in your style of leadership.
“This festival will rewrite the false story told beyond about our dear state. Every October as they gather here, they will see for themselves that we are peace-loving, hardworking and we have intelligent youths ready to take on the world.
“We are ready to receive people from all over the world to come experience the cultural heritage of Rivers State and how hospitable they are. This year the festival received, two thousand two hundred and ninety seven entries from two hundred and twenty countries”.
Africa Update gathered that in partnership with the state government, there would be free medicals, capacity building workshops, skill acquisitions among other benefits for Rivers people especially Nollywood practitioners during this year’s event.
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