The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong has lauded the Management of Hit FM 95.9, Calabar, for its initiative to discover and build talent of youths in the creative and entertainment industry.
The Commissioner, represented by her Permanent Secretary, Mr. Aye Henshaw, made the commendation at the 2018 Calabar Entertainment Conference organized by Hit FM Broadcasting outfit.
Mrs. Archibong said the conference could not have come at a better time than now that Nigeria is migrating to digital broadcasting, where content is most needed.
The Information and Orientation boss advised youths to use the opportunity in creating content through their God-given talents, adding that their gradual rise to stardom will not only give them fame, but comfortable livelihood.
She enjoined also youths not to be used as tools for violence, especially during the forthcoming elections but rather engage in productive ventures that will exalt them, promote their statuses and dignity, thereby leading to a better future for Nigeria.
Earlier, the initiator of the Calabar Entertainment Conference and Chief Executive Officer of Hit FM, Mr. Patrick Ugbe stated that the conference with the theme "Discover, Define, Re-brand," is aimed at creating an even distribution of wealth across the components of the entertainment industry.
Mr. Ugbe further pointed out that Cross River State is hallowed with several practitioners that can be exported with high potentials to rake millions.
The star-studded conference featured talks from distinguished personalities in the media and entertainment world, notably, Veteran broadcaster, Nasir Danladi Bako, Entertainment Giant and Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe, Veteran comedian, Atunyota Akpobome (aka Ali Baba), Veteran Nollywood Star and daughter of the soil, Shan George, Business Mogul and Chief Executive Officer of Made Men Music and son of the soil, Mr. Ubi Franklin, among others.
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