Lagos Govt Suspends Executive Secretary Of Film Board Over 5% Levy On IrokoTV, Others
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The Lagos State Government has said it has no hand in the five per cent levy on audio and visual contents of physical and digital platforms in the state.
Consequently the government said it had suspended the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Bamidele Balogun over the development.
The development followed a letter from the film board addressed to IROKO TV’s Jason Njoku, which was reported by THE WHISTLER.
The letter sent to IrokoTV was signed by the suspended Executive Secretary.
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The letter was seeking the payment of five percent levy on all audio and visual content on all physical and digital platforms within seven days.
In a tweet, the Spokesman to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, said the levy was not approved by the government.
“There is no levy on Audio and Visual contents of all Physical and Digital Platforms in Lagos State.
“The Government hereby dissociates itself from the said announcement in the media. The Executive Secretary, who was not authorised to make such an announcement, has been suspended, pending an administrative enquiry.
“All stakeholders in the entertainment industry are advised to disregard the said publication.”
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He noted that the state was aware of the negative impact of the pandemic on the film and entertainment industry.
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