Nigerian Film Corporation

Nigerian Film Corporation
Agency overview
Formed1979; 45 years ago (1979)
JurisdictionFederal government of Nigeria
Headquarters14 Dadin Kowa Road, 930103, Jos
Federal minister responsible
Agency executive
Parent ministryFederal Ministry of Information and Culture
WebsiteNFC on Bureau of Public Enterprises
Footnotes
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Nigerian Film Corporation is a government-owned agency that regulates Nigerian films. It was established in 1979 under decree number 61 of the 1979 constitution. The NFC operates as a parastatal of the Federal Government of Nigeria, overseen by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture. Governed by an enabling Act, the Corporation is mandated to establish a robust framework for fostering a thriving and enduring film industry and cinema culture in Nigeria. Through its initiatives, the Corporation actively contributes to the socio-economic advancement of the nation. Currently, the Corporation is undergoing transformation processes to align with the African Union charter on communication and audiovisual, to evolve into a Film Commission.

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