Ernest Obi Reveals How Much Producers Pay Their PAs, Leads Procession For Late Junior Pope

 

Nollywood filmmaker, Ernest Obi has lamented over the manner producers treat their personal assistants (PAs) and actors.

 

The veteran actor expressed sadness over the exploitative practices of movie makers at a candlelight parade organized at the National Stadium in Lagos in memory of his late colleague Junior Pope and the five other crew members who perished at the Anam River.

 

The candlelight procession’s leader, Ernest Obi, stressed the significance of safety during the filmmaking process.

 

He advised fellow actors to put their health first and take the required safety measures to prevent mishaps.

 

The seasoned actor bemoaned the way filmmakers mistreated the workers, especially the underpayment of personal helpers. He disclosed that some producers just provide their aides N10,000 for a fifteen-day shift.

 

In his words: