Dr. Victor Okhai has been re-elected president of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, DGN. He was returned unopposed at an election held last week.
The election held on the sidelines of DGN annual conference. The event which held with the theme “Charting New African Narratives,” at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, from to 15, brought together filmmakers and practitioners, arts and culture administrators, culture enthusiasts, and thespians from across the country and beyond.
The event also saw the launching of the first ever DGN Academy Journal which held in Benin City, Edo State. The journal titled “Nollywood Practise,” documents the history of one of the world’s fastest-growing movie industries with an annual output of approximately 1,800 films. The journal, was produced in partnership with Igbinedion University Okada.
The election saw the former National Secretary Mr. Uchenna Agbo, returned as Vice President.
Former Public Relations Officer of the guild, Mr. Perekeme Odon was elected National Secretary with Comrade Ofia Mbaka winning the position of Assistant National Secretary.
Other officials elected were, Mr. Osita Okoli(National Treasurer), Mr. Jeremiah Onoge (Public Relations Officer), Mr. Daniel Chukwueze(Provost), Mr. John Paul Nwanganga(Director of Social/Welfare), and Ms Gold Dappa(Financial Secretary).
