The death of Umar Maikudi, a respected figure in the Nigerian film industry has thrown the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) into a deep sorrow and mourning.
The NFC, in a statement released in Jos on Thursday, described Maikudi’s death as a painful loss, adding that the country has lost one of its most dedicated and hardworking film stakeholders who remained committed to the industry until his final moments.
Ali Nuhu, managing director and chief executive of the NFC, described Maikudi’s death as a major blow, referring to him as a consummate personality who provided exemplary leadership during his time as National President of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN).
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“Alhaji Umar Maikudi was a refined, patriotic leader who worked tirelessly to reposition MOPPAN and promote its vision. He was committed to harnessing opportunities for Nigerian filmmakers both locally and in the diaspora,” the statement read.
His death, the corporation added, has created a void not only within his family but also in MOPPAN and Nollywood at large.
Nuhu extended his condolences to Maikudi’s immediate family, friends, associates, and members of the creative industry, praying for Almighty God to grant the late film icon eternal rest.
