The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the late popular Nollywood actor, Mr. Victor Olaotan, was a source of joy to hunger generation.
The minister also condoled with the family, friends and fans of the actor, who reportedly died on Thursday.
In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, the Minister said the hard
work and commitment to excellence of the likes of Mr. Olaotan are the
reasons Nollywood has taken the world by storm.
The statement signed by Mr. Segun Adeyemi, media aide to the Minister reads said “A distinguished thespian and a gentleman, Mr. Olaotan brought joy to many homes through his talent, and was a source of inspiration to the younger generation of actors and actresses in the country.”
Alhaji Mohammed, who also commiserated with the entire Nollywood industry, prayed to God to give succour to the family left behind by Mr. Olaotan, and to grant repose to the soul of the departed.
