NFC Boss Maduekwe congratulates Tinubu ,Says victory will open up new opportunities for the creative industry.

Bola Tinubu, the winner of last Saturday’s presidential election, has received congratulations from Dr. Chidia Maduekwe, managing director/CEO of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and a prominent member of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC).In a message of congratulations sent on Wednesday, Maduekwe stated that Tinubu’s victory is evidence of fresh optimism for a better, more secure, and wealthy Nigeria.The NFC president asserts that Tinubu’s election as president under the APC’s slogan of “renewed optimism” will open up wonderful opportunities for the country’s creative sector, particularly the film industry, to contribute more significantly to the national economy. He ,therefore, called on all citizens to welcome the president-elect with renewed optimism and support as the next dispensation ushers in better days for Nigeria. The letter reads: “On behalf of myself and the Nigerian Film Corporation, I congratulate the President-elect, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu,on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Presidential Election, despite all odds.“This is not just a victory for our great party, the All Progressives Party(APC) , but a victory for Nigerians and lovers of democracy across the world.”“The NFC, which is committed to development of a viable and sustainable film industry and cinema culture in Nigeria, will sure deliver more on its mandate under this administration.” The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Tinubu winner of the 2023 presidential election.Tinubu polled a total of 8,794,726 votes, while Atiku came second with 6,984,520 votes, and the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi emerged third with 6,101,533 votes.