Sunday, August 8, 2010
Indo Nigerian Film Association Celebrated Nigerian Day
Asian Academy of Film And Television, the only institution in India attracting students from more than 70 countries of the World celebrated Nigerian Day jointly with Indo Nigerian Film Association (INFA) under the leadership of Sandeep Marwah, a renowned Asian Media personality at Marwah Studios Film City Noida.
“India and Nigeria may be apart on the globe but the hearts of both the countries are close to each other” said Chuks Jonathan Chikezie, the first secretary of Nigeria High Commission in India in the capacity of Chief Guest while narrating the relations of both the countries. “We can develop strong relations with each other through films. I am impressed by the objectives of INFA and hope to work together” Chuks added.
“I pleased to announce a film project to be directed by the Nigerian Director under INFA and supported by International Public Broadcasting Forum. That can be a wonderful start of cultural exchange too.” said Sandeep Marwah Chairperson of Indo Nigerian Film Association.
The program started with the national Anthem of Nigeria and closed with Indian National Anthem. Dr.Om Gupta, Kalyan Sarkar, Harshvardhan, Ugo Ben also spoke on the subject. R.K. Singh paid vote of thanks. Later Marwah presented the life membership of International Film And Television Club to Chuks Jonathan Chikezie.