The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has lifted the ban on Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar, allowing her to take part in guild events and movie productions.
Since October 2024, Abubakar has been suspended indefinitely due to accusations that he defamed prominent Nigerians and other actors.
She was temporarily barred from all AGN programs after a two-year probe by a panel formed by the guild found her guilty.
At the guild’s new National Executive Council, or NEC, inauguration on Thursday at the AGN national secretariat in Abuja, departing AGN National President Emeka Rollas made the announcement.
Actors from all throughout the nation attended the event, along with directors and other entertainment business participants.
Rollas, whose second and final term ended in December 2025, officially handed over leadership to Abubakar Yakubu.
Speaking at the ceremony, Rollas explained the rationale behind lifting the suspension.
“There were persons that we have suspended according to the AGN law, and because I’m leaving office, I don’t want to leave them suspended.
“Halima Abubakar took AGN to court claiming a frivolous amount of money, but we had our investigations, and we suspended her from all acting and all AGN activities.
“However, since acting remains her main source of livelihood, it would be wicked for us to leave her like that.
“Therefore today, by the powers imposed on me by the Board of Trustees and the entire Actors Guild of Nigeria, I hereby lift Halima Abubakar’s suspension,” he said.
Rollas also revealed that the suspensions on Christopher Igboji, Chidi Concord, Dan Ewerem, and Jeff Okwute, members of the Enugu State chapter, had similarly been lifted.
Earlier in the program, Chuks Chyke, Chairman of the Organising Committee for the inauguration, praised Rollas for his leadership, noting the stability and inclusiveness he brought to the guild.
