Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, has assured Nollywood stars that the government will do its best to support and encourage them, as they prepare for their forthcoming Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards scheduled for Owerri, the Imo State capital in December 2022.

He gave the assurance, yesterday when the executives of BON Award paid a courtesy call on him at the New Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Owerri.

The governor thanked them for choosing Imo State for this year’s event, stressing: “Government will continue to support them to achieve their primary objectives.”

Earlier in his speech, the leader of the delegation, Oluwaseun Oloketuyi, who is the executive producer of Best of Nollywood Award, had informed the governor of the forthcoming Media Award in December, this year, and the choice of Owerri as a venue.

He said they came to present the hosting right letter to the governor and appreciate him for the good work he is doing in the state.

He noted: “The Best of Nollywood Award is a travelling award that will take you to different places of the federation and normally takes place every December.”

Oloketuyi noted that this is BON award’s 14th year and the second time they are coming to the South East. He said they have been to several states of the federation like Ogun, Kano, Kogi, Abia, Rivers and others for the event.

He said they decided to come to Imo State because “the history and story of Nollywood will not be complete without mention of Imo State because there are lots of Imo indigenes who have done well in the industry.”

Answering questions from journalists, he explained that Imo will benefit in so many ways, as the event will boost the state’s economy and promote its tourism potential.