A health insurance programme has been made available to senior Nollywood actors and directors by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
On Monday night, he revealed it while hosting a dinner for a few of the veterans.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, the governor included this information.
Idowu Philips, also known by the aliases Iya Rainbow and Oga Bello, is among the veterans in attendance at the event.
The statement read, “I hosted veteran Nollywood filmmakers to dinner on Monday night in appreciation of their contributions to the growth of the industry.
“I used the opportunity to institute a health insurance scheme for them to ensure they are well covered for adequate medical care.
“We realise that this industry is one of the highest employers of labour. The veterans and practitioners have continued to provide succour and a means of livelihood to a lot of citizens. More importantly, they give freshness to our lives through their stories.
“The health insurance scheme is part of our interventions to assist them with access to health care in public health facilities.
“This scheme will be specially categorised for professionals in the film business and those who have shaped our society with their craft.”