Representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Lagos State Government, Italian business community in Nigeria and other stakeholders are scheduled to attend the premieres of The Oratory, a movie which seeks to raise awareness on the plight of street children between November 20 and 27 in Lagos and Abuja.
According to the Movie Producer, Dr. Cyril Odia, the movie was based on an African-American missionary, who was inspired by the Italian Saint Don Bosco, renowned for dedicating his life to the betterment and education of street children, juvenile delinquents, and other disadvantaged youth.
The Oratory was filmed in various locations in Rome, Atlanta, Lagos and Turin. It featured Nigerian and international movie stars such as Enyinna Nwigwe, Celeste Marcone, Florence Uwaleke, Andrea Charles Ukpong, Rich Lowe Ikenna and was directed by Obi Emelonye.
Odia said there were over 100,000 street children who were vulnerable to negative societal issues such as violence, sexual abuse, trafficking and crime.
He described the situation as a time bomb which required concerted efforts by local and international stakeholders for the rehabilitation of street children.
Proceeds from the movie premieres would be used to open Child Protection Centers for street children across the country.
Chairman Organising Committee Gbenga Adebija said the premieres for the movie have been held in Dublin, London, Turin, Venice and will screen roadshow style in four continents and in over 16 cities before the year end.
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