Ademola Adeleke, Osun state governor, has received the hosting rights for the 2023 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.
BON Awards earlier announced Adeleke as the host for its 2023 edition, with Osun as the host state.
The organisers sent a delegation of actors to the state’s government house where they presented Adeleke with the hosting rights.
The delegation was led by Seun Oloketuyi, founder of BON Awards.
It included renowned actors like Fred Amata, Yemi Blaq, Bimbo Thomas, and Kemi Adekomi.
During the visit, Adeleke expressed his commitment to developing a comprehensive policy for the entertainment industry in Osun state.
He said his tenure will be drawing inspiration from his experiences in the United States.
He highlighted the importance of infrastructure to attract people to the state and pledged to address road challenges.
The governor also condemned piracy in the entertainment industry and promised strict legal action against offenders in the state.
“My dream was always to have a solid policy on the entertainment industry because I lived and studied in the US for a long time, and I know the value of the industry,” Adeleke said.
“We have lands, the only constraint was the unfixed roads, and I am happy to announce that I am fixing roads in Osun state massively so that we have connectivity.
“Without good roads, people will not want to come to your state. All of the abandoned road projects, whether federal or state are my focus, that I can assure.
“I want to assure you that piracy in Osun State will not be tolerated. Anyone involved in it will be prosecuted and jailed accordingly because what they are doing is not fair.”
Oloketuyi, during the meeting, said BON would be honouring Adebayo Salami, a veteran actor, with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
He said the award would be to recognise his exceptional contributions to Nollywood.
“There are so many whose hands contributed to the foundation of the Nollywood we know today, and Adebayo Salami is one of them,” he said.
“It is for this reason we have chosen to recognise and appreciate him with the Lifetime Achievement Award.”
The 15th edition of the BON Awards is to be held on December 22 in Osogbo, Osun state.
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