Renowned TV Producer and Chairman of Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP), Mr Wale Adenuga MFR, was honoured by the Nasarawa State Government at the maiden edition of “Nollywood Iconic Personalities Award” which took place on May 5, 2017; at Ta’al Conference Hall, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The
event was an opportunity for the Nasarawa
State Government to recognise several individuals from different parts of
Nigeria who have made positive impact
by building the Film and TV Industry to where it is today; and Mr Wale Adenuga
MFR received this award alongside Zeb
Ejiro, Tunde Kelani, Teco Benson, Sani Muazu, Richard Mofe-Damijo,
Hilda Dokubo, Magaji Mijiyanwa, Pete
Edochie and a few other selected prominent personalities.
Mr
Adenuga, who was represented at the event by Mr Claude Mwamba,
Business Development Director of WAP, had this to say: “Since I established WAP
over forty years ago, it has always been my desire to give my all in
contributing my quota to the socio-economic development of Nigeria through what
I do best – Entertainment. I really appreciate this award, and look forward to
partnering with Nasarawa State, as well as other states in this beautiful
country of ours, in showcasing the untapped potentials of their rich Culture
and Tourism endowments through WAP’s TV programmes and channel.”
Over
the years, Wale Adenuga MFR has established several award-winning platforms
which have greatly improved the quality of the Nigerian TV and Film industry;
including the TV Dramas- SuperStory and This Life; TV Comedy- Papa
Ajasco & Reloaded; Children’s TV Show- Nnenna & Friends; the
24-hour family entertainment channel- wapTV; and the Government-accredited
PEFTI Film Institute.
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