The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) on Wednesday in Abuja described Chief Justus Esiri’s death as painful and an irreplaceable loss to the Nigerian creative industry.
This is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Brian Etuk, the Head, Public Affairs of NFC.
The statement quoted Mr. Afolabi Adesanya, Managing Director/Chief Executive of the corporation as saying: “The veteran and legendary actor was a great influence to all television and movie lovers.”
“He carved an enviable niche for himself in the Nigerian motion picture industry as a character, actor, skilful and always at his best on the screen.”
Adesanya, who expressed shock about the sad news, said that the good works of Esiri would continue to resonate for a long time to come.
“He was one of the nation’s finest actors dating back to the 80s when he played the lead role in the now rested Village Headmaster series,” he said in the statement.
