Igbo Movie Producers Re-elect Nwanganga as President

The Igbo Movie Producers Association of Nigeria (IMPAN) has re-elected JohnPaul Nwanganga as its President, ushering him into a second two-year term. The election, held in Enugu, also saw the selection of other key executives, including Ngozi Okeke as Vice President, Paul Ibeh as Secretary, Joyce Ikem as Assistant Secretary, and Ifemamma Rita as Financial Secretary. The leadership team is further rounded out by Izuchukwu Orjioke as Provost and Uchenna Okoro as Director of Socials.

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You are our president before, and you emerged again. We believe in your leadership to take the association to the next level.

Announcing the results, the Chairman of the IMPAN National Electoral Committee, Okey Zinja, commended the members for their dedication to the electoral process, acknowledging those who traveled from across the country to participate. He congratulated Nwanganga on his re-election, expressing confidence in his leadership to elevate the association. "You are our president before, and you emerged again. We believe in your leadership to take the association to the next level," Zinja remarked.

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Elections are very necessary when it comes to the leadership of an organisation. It is impressive that we are electing new executives, and I believe everything went well.

Veteran actress Nkiru Sylvanus described the election as a crucial step in strengthening IMPAN's leadership. She emphasized the importance of Igbo filmmakers telling authentic stories about their history, culture, and heritage, noting that many aspects remain untold. Sylvanus stressed the association's commitment to promoting narratives that reflect the resilience, culture, and identity of the Igbo people, adding that producing quality historical films requires collaboration and investment from stakeholders.

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I am happy because the election has produced the legitimate leadership of IMPAN. I expect that the new executives will perform even better than before and reposition Igbo movies to compete favourably with other Nigerian film sectors.

In his acceptance speech, Nwanganga expressed deep gratitude for the renewed confidence placed in him. He recalled the significant role of Igbo filmmakers in the development of Nollywood, citing the success of "Living in Bondage" in bringing Nigerian cinema to global attention. Nwanganga pledged to champion the Igbo language and culture through filmmaking, vowing to intensify efforts to preserve the language amidst concerns about its potential extinction. Veteran actor Ferdinand Ohanekwu also hailed the election as a positive move, expecting the new executives to reposition Igbo movies for greater competitiveness within Nigeria's film industry.

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I feel highly honoured. Considering my age, I see this as a privilege to lead Igbo filmmakers in the country once again.