‘Omugwo’ for April release

Kunle Afolayan’s movie, ‘Omugwo’ is due for release come April 7, while ‘Roti’ and ‘Tribunal’ will be released on June 30, 2017 and July 17, 2017 respectively.  The award-winning director has also been appointed to Board of Lagos Arts and Culture. A letter signed by Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, described Afolayan […]

Kunle Afolayan’s movie, ‘Omugwo’ is due for release come April 7, while ‘Roti’ and ‘Tribunal’ will be released on June 30, 2017 and July 17, 2017 respectively. 
The award-winning director has also been appointed to Board of Lagos Arts and Culture.
A letter signed by Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, described Afolayan as a man of integrity, selfless service with past records of impressive performances.
The letter read: “In approving your appointment,” Bello said, “due cognizance has been taken of your integrity, selfless service and past records of impressive performance. I, therefore, have no doubt that you will bring your wealth of experience to bear on your newly assigned responsibility and continue to justify the confidence reposed in you by His Excellency, the Governor.”
Attached to his letter of appointment was a copy of the “Code of Conduct for Political Appointees in Lagos State Public Service which clearly highlights the expectations of Government in respect of the job.
The prolific filmmaker took to social media on Thursday, to let his fans know he had accepted the offer.
He said: “It is time to serve the people. I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed as a member of the Board of Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture with effect from 6th of March, 2017.”
Urging his fans to be diligent, he recited the Lagos State slogan of passion for progress – “Itesiwaju ipinle Eko lo je wa logun.”