By Perekeme Odon
The Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN) stormed the city of Oleh in Isoko Kingdom of Delta state of Nigeria to conferred on a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, Engr. Daniel Omoyibo as the patron of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN).
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| Engr. Daniel Omoyibo |
The event, which took place Dantinajo
Gold Resort, Oleh, Isoko was held on Sunday, July 28 2019, turned out to be a
celebration as the communities and spectators swamped the streets in their
great numbers to catch a glimpse of their screen idols that were having a field
day in the Isoko kingdom.
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| (l-r) KOK, Chief Fred amata, Engr. Omoyibo, Chinedu Ikedieze, Zeb Ejiro (MON) & Patience Ozorkwu |
Engr. Omoyibo, a capitalist businessman
and lover of the make believe art, was nominated following his adoration, admiration
and determination to inspire filmmakers and the movie industry at large.
Undeniably, it was a moment of concentrated enthusiasm for the people as the
stars paid courtesy visits to a few high profile traditional rulers and kings
at various kingdoms.
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| Hilda Dokubo & Fidelis Duker |
Nollywood actor and incumbent President
of the Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Mr. Fred Amata was honoured with a
chieftaincy title, in Oleh Community, Delta State by the Odio- Ologbo of Oleh
kingdom, HRM Anthony Williams Onovughe Ovrawah as the Okugbe of Oleh Kingdom at
his palace in Oleh. The DGN President was bestowed the honour through a
courtesy visit with members of the guild and actors to the royal father led by
Engr. Daniel Omoyibo, who was later made patron of DGN in a groundbreaking
occasion.
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| Fred Amata Been Conferred As The Okugbe of Oleh Kingdom |
According to the DGN President, “The
title I’ve been given is Okugbe, which means ‘The Gatherer’; one who causes unity,
the one that gathers people together which is very close to the name that my
father gave me.” He went on to further state that, “It came as a surprise but I
give God the glory. I was made a chief in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and
that makes me carry it loudly. “I’m happy and grateful to God for this. I also
thank the Odio- Ologbo of Oleh kingdom, HRM Anthony Williams Onovughe Ovrawah,
” Amata said.
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| (l-r) Chief Fred Amata & DGN Patron, Engr. Daniel Omotibo |
However, the conferring of Engr. Omoyibo
as the patron of DGN took fanfare of dancing and bounding with great jubilation
from his people. The newly conferred patron promised to invest deeply in
Nollywood, announced the sum of N50 million as an endorsement funds for
practitioners in the industry and urged the leadership of DGN to sort out modalities
for the disbursement of the funds, which he said would be managed by an
independent entity. In addition to donating N10 million to support the
celebration of DGN at 20 Anniversary which logo was also unveiled at the event
and N1 million each to the six geo-political zones of DGN.
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| (l-r) Newton Barabara, Cres Ugo, Johnbull, Uchenna Agbo & Emeka Jonathan |
Speaking at the conferment ceremony, the
President of the Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Fred Amata noted that the
industry desired somebody to advocate the course and help with its objectives.
The challenges need a powerful champion who could help us with some of our
dreams and our aspirations.
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| (l-r) Emgr. Daniel Omotibo, Chief Rachael Oniga & Francis Duru |
“As we were speaking I knew I had to come
back to the land of my birth and seek eminently qualified people but little did
we know that we were going to find a man of his rare form of philanthropy, his
humility, his influence in society, a man who likes to build people’s
institution, a man who is dedicated to developing the youths. We said we have
found the right person,” said Fred Amata.
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| Chief Fred Amata Addressing crowd At The conferment Ceremony |
Amata additional defined the Director’s
Guild of Nigeria as the apex guild in the movie-making sector of the creative
sector. “DGN is custodian of the film making culture of Nigeria over the years.
We have had a guild that has stood in the forefront of the pursuit of standards
and quality of the regulations in the movie industry. This entire ceremony is
like a prelude to DGN at 20. DGN was set up to look after the welfare and the
progress of the industry and has continued to do so since inception.”
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| Chief Fred Amata & Engr. Daniel Omoyibo |
On his acceptance speech as Patron of
DGN, the philanthropist cum entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of
Danmotech Limited and Dantinajo Gold Resort Limited Engr. Omoyibo said it is
divine, adding that Nollywood would experience changes within few weeks. “It is
divine; if it’s not divine it wouldn’t have been possible. I feel good and
happy. Since I was young I’ve had love for the actors and the entertainment
industry. What really motivated me to accept being a patron is because I feel
that this industry has been empowering people right from time.”
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| Engr. Daniel Omoyibo In A Pose with Daughter & Friends |
He went on to further state that, “I’ve
been in business for twenty two years and what I always talk about is change; there
is no where I step in that you will not see change. In the next few days and
months, you will see changes in DGN.”
Omoyibo nevertheless crave the moviemakers
to come and make movies in Oleh, stating that there are nice locations and
great landmarks in the community.
“Forget about Lagos for now, forget about
Enugu or Asaba, come to Oleh, come to Isoko. We have rivers, we have shores,
and many places where you can make films. I want you actors to bring this film
industry down to Isoko land.”
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| (l-r) South South DGN Coordinator, Dr. Ogunbiyi & Ifeanyi Azoodo |
The patron, Engineer Omoyibo who is committed
to peace and security in Isoko land is always a cheerful giver who is loved by
many for his kind gestures and helping hand especially in his community Oleh,
which also houses his five star hotels, Dantinajoe Gold Resort. He is portrayed
as one man with a benevolent heart for youth and infrastructural development. He
also used the event to empower over 73 youths and widows on skills acquisitions
and businesses with N1 million each with cheques doled out by celebrities
present.
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| Actor Chiwetalu Agwu & Zeb Ejiro (OON) |
For the admiration, he has for his
homeland, the billionaire businessman provisionally relocated Nollywood to
Isoko Kingdom as who’s who in the industry was in attendance at the
event.
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| IK Ogbonna & Monalisa Chinda |
Present at the event are VP DGN, China
McCollins Chidebe, Francis Duru, Lagos Zonal Coordinator, Yinka Akanbi, Ricardo
Agbor, Teco Benson (MON), Zeb Ejiro (OON), Fidelis Duker, Ejike Asiegbu,
Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki), Eucharia Anunobi, IK Ogbonna, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Alex
Osifo, Rachael Oniga, Patience Ozorkwu, Peddie Okao, Davidson Izegaegbe,
Johnbull Eghianruwa, Francis Onwochei, Chico Ejiro, Andy Amenechi, Hilda
Dokubo, Tony Akposheri, Matthias Obahiagbon, Obi Osotule, Keppy, Emeka Ossai,
Ekpeyong, Ifeanyi Azodo, Sunny Nnajiude, DGN PRO, Perekeme Odon, National
Secretary, Uchenna Agbo and National Provost, Osita Okoli.
Others include Victor Emeghara, Newton
Barabara, Fred Mayford, Chairman, South-South Coordinator, Dr. Ogunbiyi,
Chairman, South-East Coordinator, Engr. Chinedu Anuche, Tagbo Ability, Holy
Steve Ogbuefi, Tony Iyke Ezendigbo, Emeka Jonathan, Prince Emeka Ani, Prince
Isaac Kolawole, Abay Esho, Eazzy Ologe, Mathew Nwankwo, Monica Friday, Judith
Audu, Chyke Chekwas, Chief Ejiro Ekurame, Chairman, Abuja Zonal Coordinator,
Emma Eyaba, Assistant National Secretary, Ugo Cres, among others.
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Patience Ozorkwu Leading The Prayer Session At the King's Palace
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| Dantinajo Gold Resort, Oleh, Delta State |
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| Former AGN President, Ejike Asiegbu & Hilda Dokubo |
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| Ifeanyi Azodo & Kanayo O. Kanayo |
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| Chief Opa Williams Addressing The Oleh Chief Council |
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| DGN President, Chief Fred Amata (Okugbe of Oleh Kingdom) |
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| South South DGN Secretary, Fred Mayford & Teco Benson (MON) |
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| A Group Photo With Staff Of Dantinajo Gold Resort, Oleh. |
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| (l-r)Mathias Obahiagbon, Fidelis Duker, Fred Amata, Omoyibo, Miss Omoyibo & Andy Amenechi |
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| Francis Onwuchie & Tony Akposheri |
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| Perekeme Odon, IK Ogbonna & Yinka Akanbi |
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| (l-r) DGN Lagos Zone Coordinator, Yinka Alabi, Victor Emeghara & Rychado Agbor |
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| (l-r) Keppy Ekpeyong, Francis Onwuchie & Eazzy Ologe |
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| Chief Peddie Okao, Andy Amenechi & Ejike Asiegbu |
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| (l-r) Ejike Asiegbu, Zeb Ejiro & DGN Lagos Zone Secretary, Abay Esho |
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| Prince Emeka Ani & Obi Osotule |
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| Mr. Obi Osotule |
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| Dr. Alex Usifo & Chief Zeb Ejiro (OON) |
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| IK Ogbonna & Royal Prince |
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Chinedu Ikedieze & Zeb Ejiro (OON)
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| Tony Ezendigbo & Ik Ogbonna |
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| Chinedu Ikedieze & Last Mugu |
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| Victor Emeghara & Rychado Agbor |
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| Actor IK Ogbonna & DGN Vice President, McCollins Chidebe |
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| (l-r) Emeka Ossai, Patience Ozorkwu & Kanayo O. Kanayo |
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| (l-r) Monalisa Chinda & Chief Ejiro Ekurame |
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| Chief Rachael Oniga and MC |
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| KOK On The Dance Floor In Isoko land |
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| (l-r) Former DGN Presidents Matthias Obahiagbon & Andy Amenechi |
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| (l-r) Engr. Omoyibo, Chiwetalu Agwu & Chief Fred Amata |
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| Teco Benson (MON) & DGN Abuja Zonal Coordinator Emma Eyaba |
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| Newton Barabara, McCollins Chidebe and Friends |
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| A group Photo With The Odiologbo of Owhe Kingdom, Isoko |
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| Chief Patience Ozorkwu & Chief Rachael Oniga |
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| Director Sunny Nnajiude |
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| Council of Chief of Owhe Kingdom of Isoko |
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| Chief Zeb Ejiro (OON) & Chief Patience Ozorkwu (Mama G) |
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| Former AGN President, Ejike Asiegbu & Tony Ezendigbo |
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| Eucharia Anunobi |
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| Kanayo O. Kanaya Introducing Members of AGN To The King |
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(L-R) Johnbull, Chinedu, Hilda, Engr. Omoyibo, Opa Williams & Davidson
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| Chief Zeb Ejiro (OON) & Tony Akposheri |
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| Rychado Agbo & Eucharia Anunobi |
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(l-r) Fred Mayford, Rychado Agbo & Chief Zeb Ejiro (OON)
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| Staff of Dantinajo Gold Resort, Oleh, Isoko | |
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| Ability Tagbo & DGN PRO, Perekeme Odon |
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| (L-R) Chief Peddie Okaio, Johnbull Eghianruwa & DGN Benin Coordinator, Davidson Izegaegbe |
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| Tagbo Ability & A Colleague |
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| DGN Vice President, McCollins Chidebe & A Colleague |
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| Chief Emeka Ossai |
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