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The former Governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Presidential standard bearer for the Labour Party, ( LP) His Excellency, Peter Gregory Obi, has lifted five young Kaduna State entrepreneurs with various sums of money to expand their businesses.

The five individuals were among the participants who excelled at the Kaduna small and medium scale enterprises exhibition, tagged SMES HUB Programme organized by Hassan Adamu during the weekend at the ancient power house of the Northern Nigeria.

Obi who was invited as a special guest at the event aimed at showcasing the ingenuity of the youths and their determination to be entrepreneurial or business owners was represented by the National Coordinator of Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko.

The five recipients of Obi’s empowerment supports were a lady chef, Ummu Kurthum of the Qrusty’s Dishes & Pastries who emerged first position, Aminu Ahmed Nu’uman who is in culinary business with the business name, Sufac Food Industry took Second Position while the third position went to Joel Tirom Muah, equally a lady whose business name is Pherobies & perfumes.

The consolation prices went to Moses Ojo whose interest is footwear and goes with the business name MO Footwears & Appeals and Hajara Jafar Muhammad another female participant whose business name is Gimbiya Integrated Firm.

Obi who in his usual way would not want the price values disclosed appreciated the efforts of the participants in trying to stand on their own without waiting for government and urged them to remain determined in their strive to be self employed.

He equally praised the organizer of the f kaduna SMES HUB Programme for the initiative stressing that it was a good platform to get the best skills out of the youths and put them into positive engagements so that they can believe in themselves.

The youths who exemplified various business ideas and innovations were happy with the show of love, kind gesture and award of prices by Peter Obi through the Obidient Movement.

The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, has issued a warning to actors against using live animals as props on film sets without proper precautions. This comes after a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing actors being persuaded to use a live snake as a prop.

Dr. Rollas in a statement signed by his presidential spokesman, Cornel Udofia, advised actors to ensure that their contracts include well-written terms and conditions that articulate the safety measures to be taken when performing with wild animals.

He cautioned actors to be mindful of the risks involved in taking up such roles and to prioritize their safety above all else.

“The use of live animals as props on film sets can be hazardous, and actors must take necessary precautions to ensure their safety,” Dr. Rollas said. “It is essential for actors to have proper contracts that outline the safety measures to be taken when working with wild animals.”

Dr. Rollas’s warning is timely, considering the risks associated with handling wild animals like snakes. Experts have long emphasized the importance of prioritizing animal welfare and safety when using animals in film productions.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria’s warning serves as a reminder to actors and filmmakers to prioritize safety and animal welfare on film sets.

By taking necessary precautions and including safety measures in contracts, actors can minimize the risks associated with using live animals as props.