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Nollywood Actress Queeneth Agbor Advocates for Inmate Rehabilitation and Second Chances

From The Punch · () English

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  • Actress Queeneth Agbor is focusing on her NGO, Queeneth Agbor Strength Beyond Walls, which runs an empowerment and rehabilitation program for inmates.
  • Agbor recently received an award from the Nigerian Correctional Service for her humanitarian efforts.
  • She is also working on a film titled 'Halima Abubakar: True Life Story,' which she believes will deeply resonate with audiences due to its emotional and realistic portrayal of abuse.

Nollywood actress Queeneth Agbor is channeling her energy into humanitarian work, prioritizing her non-governmental organization, Queeneth Agbor Strength Beyond Walls. The NGO focuses on providing hope, nourishment, and love, particularly to those whose voices are often unheard. Agbor is currently running an empowerment and rehabilitation program for inmates, a commitment that earned her a recent award from the Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos Command.

Service to humanity is the best work of life, and I strongly believe in that.

— Queeneth AgborExplaining her focus on humanitarian activities through her NGO.

"Service to humanity is the best work of life, and I strongly believe in that," Agbor stated, emphasizing her dedication to the cause. Her organization aims to create opportunities for individuals to rebuild their lives, reminding them that their circumstances do not dictate their future. This belief in second chances and the power of kindness drives the movement's mission.

Our goal is to give hope, nourishment and love to people in need, especially those whose voices are often forgotten.

— Queeneth AgborDescribing the mission of her organization, Queeneth Agbor Strength Beyond Walls.

Beyond her philanthropic efforts, Agbor is actively involved in acting. She is currently working on "Halima Abubakar: True Life Story," a project she describes as highly emotional and realistic. Agbor believes the film will significantly impact audiences, drawing from true-life events to foster a strong connection.

I want the organisation to continue creating opportunities for people to rebuild their lives, and remind them that their circumstances do not have to define their future.

— Queeneth AgborStating the long-term vision for her NGO.

Agbor also shared insights into the demanding nature of her work, recounting a particularly challenging role where her character endured severe abuse from a mother-in-law. The experience left her emotionally affected, prompting deep reflection on the realities faced by women in abusive relationships and the critical need for support and advocacy. She noted that some scenes were filmed using phones and in actors' homes to enhance authenticity, moving away from traditional, overly staged settings to capture the raw reality of the story.

There is a lot of emotion and reality in the story, and I think audiences will connect with it.

— Queeneth AgborDiscussing the film 'Halima Abubakar: True Life Story.'
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