PMAN PRESS RELEASE
REVAMPING THE JOS ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: A NEW FACE OF PMAN ON THE PLATEAU:
It is not an exaggeration to say that entertainment has over the last few years makes more significant direct impact in the lives of Nigerian youths with an immediate and spontaneous effect.
Although it is no news that a couple of years back, the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) have had challenges splitting from the national body down to the states levels. This has resulted in a long period of inactivity for the body as different factions sprang from the development but with the intervention of prominent Nigerians, stakeholders and the government, the Union has once again found its footing as a single body with a single voice and purpose.
By the resolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) in a bid to get its bearings on track, Comrade Humphrey Iroegbu was appointed as the Interim PMAN Governor, Plateau State Chapter to pilot the affairs of the Union pending when an election will be conducted. This development culminated in the emergence of the following officials who constitute the Executive Council of PMAN, Plateau State Chapter with their divergent portfolio as follows:
Comrade Humphrey Iroegbu (Color) – Interim Governor
Comrade Echeooja Linda Bella (Bellarusa) – 1st vice Governor
Comrade Nathaniel Ndam (Curious) – 2nd vice Governor
Comrade Sir Chris Isibor – State Secretary
Comrade Nandi Christopher (Melody) – Asst. Secretary
Comrade Deshe Christopher H. (Christyle Deshe) – Treasurer
Comrade Terpase Naswem (Kfaz) – Financial Secretary
Comrade Brains Michael .I. (BMI) – Welfare Officer
Comrade Gold Owen – Welfare Officer 2
Comrade IMB Kallamu (4wardwego) – Public Relation Officer
Usman Danjuma Daniel (DanJ) – Public Relation Officer 2
Comrade Chika Obioha (Warchild) – Provost
Comrade Victor Daniel (M. C. Celebrity) – Head of Projects
Comrade Sani Ibrahim Yahaya (Japs) – Head of Projects 2
Comrade Paul Ondoma (Paul Blue) – Head of Production
Comrade Jerry Ejembi (MC Commander) – Head of Task Force
Comrade Emmanuel Ekene Okoye (K-Nas) – Head of Task Force 2
Comrade Joseph Ezekiel (Finine) – Head of Discipline
Comrade Edwin James (Eddy J) – Head of Discipline 2
Comrade (Barr). Bryne S. D. Ekara (Mr. Bryne) – Head, Legal team
The public is by this press release TAKE NOTICE that the previous Executive Council Members of PMAN, Plateau State Chapter had since been dissolved and therefore handed over to the above listed officials. Thus, every deal, treaty and/ or transaction in the name of the Union should be restricted to the above listed officials.
By this development, all performing musicians, entertainment employers, and event planners are to seek clarifications or approval from the Union before staging any event. This is to avoid any conflicting position which could jeopardize the progress of entertainment on the Plateau.
The New crops of the Executive Council members of PMAN, Plateau State Chapter who are coming on board being knowledgeable of the fact that entertainment vide music can be use as a predictable platform to propagate government policies, promote our beliefs and culture as Nigerians and as well educate the general public have mapped out their plan to accomplish the following during their stay in office:
To organize series of events including shows, area fiesta to enable members showcase their talents, and to further promotes artistes pedigree on the Plateau. These events also will be collaborated with some media houses, government, corporate and private agencies. Duly registered/ Card carrying members of the Association will be given priority first before others.
The Union is up and doing to protect the right of any artiste in case of any infringement.
Special programs are to be featured on both Radio and Television Stations on the Plateau involving local artiste, thus a forum where their Music will be aired.
To ensure that music belonging to local artistes are aired on both Radio and Television Stations on the Plateau to help promote the artistes.
To encourage artistes’ unity on the Plateau.
PMAN has envision a future for Plateau entertainment and is determined to make sacrifice to bring it to life. This will regulate and generate revenue for the government and guarantee a return for those who invest in entertainment, provides visible and concrete job opportunity for the teaming youths and boost the state economy.
In a bid to achieve the above, PMAN hereby direct that all public/ corporate events on the Plateau will have a 65 percent (%) representation of its local artistes as well as securing adequate payment for the artistes.
It is also mandatory for event planners to get Clearance for all events on the Plateau endorse to meet the Union’s requirements.
All music brands and companies on the Plateau are to note that the official consent of the Union have to be sought and obtained before they can negotiate, endorse or sign any artiste. The performing artistes are therefore called upon to report any infringement, maltreatment or harassment faced in the course of their engagement with any music brand or company for appropriate measures to be taken.
The Union has carefully outlined a blue print to help boost brand promotion and increase entertainment investor’s return on entertainment activities and products.
PMAN therefore call on the Media houses, Government, Corporate and Private agencies to collaborate with the Union to execute its plans/ targets. Meanwhile, the Union is grateful to the leadership of the Plateau State Board of Internal Revenue, the Nigerian Police Plateau State Command, Special Task Force (STF) Plateau State, National Security and Civil Defence Corps Plateau State Command, Operation Safe Haven, all radio station especially Jay JF and Rhythm FM, various government ministries especially the Plateau State Ministry of Youths and Tourism, Ministry of Information and Communication, and the Ministry of Labour and Productivity etc.
PMAN Plateau State Chapter also wishes to thank all those who stood by the Union during the trying moments, most especially Dr. Panam Percy Paul, Dorcas Bentu, Alhaji Salis Mohammed, Late Dan Mariya Jos, Mrs Jane Okeahialam, Dan Tala Dewan, Mr. Daps, Jah Device, Mr. Simon Asemoh, Bobby Hai, Adudeme, Mr. Dan Mallum (DBMC), Amb. Chief Sigha Ebide, Mr. Lorny John just to mention but a few.
The Union has not forgotten the past administration of PMAN Plateau State Chapter who fought diligently to ensure that the Union gains its grounds and succeed on the Plateau. These include Comrade Stanley Badger (a.k.a Mr. Wolf), Gloria Rengs, Comrade Murphy Van Anthony, Okafor Nwafor Ejiofor just to mention but few under the leadership of her Excellency, Amb. Sahmicit Solomon (a.k.a Saksolo) who is now the PMAN Northern Coordinator.
Intending members of the Union are by this press release called upon to avail themselves and participate maximally in the affairs of the Union on the Plateau.
PERFORMING MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (PMAN) was registered and authorized by the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Ministry of Labour and Productivity on August, 15 1984 (under the Trade Unions Act) to GUIDE, PROTECT and PROMOTE the interest of musicians in the West African nation of Nigeria. The Union also has the responsibility to regulate the practice of music profession in the country. By this inauguration, PMAN Plateau State Task Force has been constituted to take all relevant actions in regards regulations.
The Objects of the Association includes amongst others:
- To eradicate or reduce the infringement of copyright throughout Nigeria by promoting the legislation and enforcement of relevant laws.
- To protect the creative and performing rights of all member musicians in Nigeria.
- To co-operate with, advise and make representations to government on all matters affecting musicians, performing Artistes and the Music Industry in Nigeria.
- To take adequate steps to protect members of the association from exploitation in anyway.
To Users of Music – Music is someone’s property which cannot be deployed in a business or public setting without appropriate permission of the Union in conjunction with the artiste. Money (Royalties) are payable to artistes.
That poor upcoming artiste today might be the great international acclaimed artiste tomorrow!
Let’s join hands to build a better Entertainment Industry on the Plateau.
Sign:
*Comr. Humphrey Iroegbu (Color)
PMAN Governor Plateau State. *Comr. Sir Chris Isibor State Secretary.
