The Global Film Academy has appointed former Chairman, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter Don Pedro Aganbi as its country consultant in Nigeria and the African region.
In a statement signed by the Director, Secretariat and Human Resources, Global Film Academy, Dr. Osaze Igbinosa, Aganbi’s appointment is part of the institution’s drive to further position GFA in Nigeria to produce world-class filmmakers across the African continent.
The statement also indicated that Don Pedro Aganbi’s responsibility is to intensify engagements with all relevant film bodies across the African region to discover talented actors in line with its mission.
“The board and directors of our great institute are most grateful to Don Pedro Aganbi for accepting this strategic appointment and assignment at this time in global history, particularly in this period of the global pandemic. Don Pedro Aganbi brings with him very rich experience and impeccable credentials of keen commitment to the development of Nigeria’s Tech and entertainment industries spanning two decades,” the statement read in part.
The Canadian-based Academy urged the newly appointed country consultant to pay keen attention to the discovery and grooming of new actors that can be exported across the globe.