“Write an application letter to NYSC before using Corps Members Uniform for any movie” – NYSC tells Film Makers

Management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has asked film makers to seek approval from the body before using corps members uniforms for any movie role.

According to the NYSC Assistant Director of Legal Services, Mr. Christian Oru in a meeting between National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and creative industry stakeholders in Lagos, he stated that the illegal use of the body’s uniform in movies would no longer be tolerated by the management.

He also directed filmmakers to submit an application letter, stating exactly what the uniform would be used for.

He added that the movie script will be forwarded to the NYSC for them to observe how the body is being represented in the movie and further stated that NYSC must also be acknowledged in the movie.

“For any film maker that wants any of his casts to wear the corps members’ uniform while shooting movies, we require that you write an application letter to NYSC to indicate your interest.

“We also demand that you submit your script to us for proper vetting to know how NYSC will be represented. We know the script is your copyright and we will do everything to ensure confidentiality.”

Mr Oru also stated that the use of these uniforms will attract administrative charges generated from the production of the movie as according to him, money is spent to produce these uniforms.

“We want a token from what you generate from the production of such movies where our uniforms are used, this is known as administrative charges.

“This is because we spend money to produce these uniforms, we will like to work with you and we promise that we will all be on the same page to ensure we are developing the industry and the nation as well.”