Veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola has described poor parenting as the bane of immorality in the entertainment industry, especially Nollywood.
This is as she berated the government for neglecting the entertainment industry, forgetting the enormous potential it holds for the youths in terms of employment opportunities.
Speaking during an event organised by Ile-Agbasaga (Cultural hub) in Osogbo, she attributed the high rate of immorality to inadequate parenting.
According to her, in her over 40 years in the industry, her conducts are guided by the move to protect her husband’s integrity and that of her parents, who were also renowned actors in their lifetimes.
“Three important values shape one’s morals in life; parenting, integrity and consciousness to adhere to family values.
“In my over 43 years in the acting industry, I have always guided jealously my parent’s name, my husband’s name, and my personal integrity as a person, hence, the decision not to be wayward in my life.
“I will only counsel younger ones, especially women not to lose focus of being the ambassadors of their respective family in their conduct as they attempt to enter the industry”, she said.
She also charged the Osun State Government on the need to invest in art and culture in a bid to revive the cultural and art heritage Osogbo was renowned for and enhance employment opportunities for youths.
Her words, “During the days of legends like Oyin Adejobi, Duro Ladipo, and other prominent actors in Osogbo, we had robust collaborations with the government. We enjoyed substantial support, with the government sponsoring our events both within the country and internationally.
“What went missing is that the government is not giving adequate recognition to the entertainment industry. Although we contribute to the country’s development and are significant employers of labour, we are not receiving the support we deserve.”
