Oscars: Nigerian selection committee founder, Chineze Anyaene steps down

<p>Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi, the founder and chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee, NOSC for the Best International Feature Film category of the prestigious Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, has resigned.</p>, <p>This is coming days after Chineze secured the Oscars’ re-approval of the NOSC in preparation for the 96th edition of the Academy Awards to hold in 2024.</p>, <p>NOSC, which announced its founder’s decision in a statement on Monday, stated that the new leadership will be made known in due course.</p>, <p>“As Chineze hands over to a new team, the NOSC considers the transition as the end of an era, characterised by unwavering dedication to standard, professionalism and remarkable legacies.”</p>, <p>Expressing her confidence in the next team’s ability, Anyaene-Abonyi said: “The Nigerian film industry possesses immense potentials and talents, and I believe that with continued dedication and cooperation, it will undoubtedly reach new heights.”</p>