Amb. Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson
National President
Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria.
The Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria [AMP] paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry [BOI] at the bank’s Lagos office on Monday, July 20, 2026.
The delegation, led by Amb. Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson, National President, Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria, was accompanied by:
– Hon. Shan WalkerGeorge, Vice President,
– Mr. Anthony Chukumah, National Secretary,
– Miss Gloria Okafor, National Welfare Secretary,
The team was received by Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Industry.
Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Industry.
Discussions centered on creating a pathway for AMP members to access loan facilities using intellectual property as collateral. The delegation presented the challenges filmmakers face in leveraging film rights, scripts, and other creative assets to secure funding for production and distribution, with particular emphasis on supporting Nollywood and the broader creative ecosystem.
Dr. Olusi acknowledged the proposal as a welcome and timely initiative for the growth of Nigeria’s creative economy. He noted that while BOI is supportive, the directive to accept intellectual property as loan collateral would require policy guidance from the Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN]. He advised the association to engage the CBN to initiate the process, assuring that BOI will commence implementation immediately once the appropriate instruction is issued.
As part of the visit, AMP presented an Award of Excellence to Dr. Olusi in recognition of his outstanding contributions and years of consistent support to the creative sector, particularly Nollywood.
In appreciation of his commitment, the Association also conferred on him the title of Patron of the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria.
Speaking after the presentation, Amb. Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson said: “We appreciate the MD’s open door and his understanding of what creatives need to scale. With CBN’s backing, this IP-collateral framework will unlock real financing for our members, strengthen Nollywood, and grow jobs in the sector.”
The Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria remains committed to working with government institutions and development finance partners to build a sustainable and bankable film industry.
Signed
Amb. Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson
National President
Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria.
