Pornographic films, others worth N2.5b seized by Censors Board
She made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen at a dinner reception on Sunday night in Abuja to mark second year of Mr Adedayo Thomas as Chief Executive Officer of the board.
“This is the first time in the history of NFVCB that its Director-General will go for raid operations and in two years, the board sanitized the market of unwholesome films, valued at N2.5 billion. Athar explained further that suspects arrested during the period had been charged to court in accordance with the enabling laws of the board.
Athar noted that the board under its current leadership, had been repositioned to provide staff with better welfare package and strengthen relationship with relevant stakeholders and industry players. NAN reports that as part of the event, a Five-year strategic Plan document was handed over to Thomas by his management team.
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