The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has reached out to the producers of an upcoming film that has sparked controversy over its portrayal of the niqab in a robbery scene. The film has faced backlash from the Muslim community following a social media post by actress Nancy Isime, which featured a scene showing the niqab being used in a criminal context.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the NFVCB Director General, Shaibu Husseini, confirmed that the board had contacted the film’s producers to address the concerns raised. He emphasized that the film has not yet been released and has not been submitted to the NFVCB for classification, as required by law.

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), led by Professor Ishaq Akintola, has called for a ban on the film, describing it as “satanic” and accusing it of depicting Muslim women negatively and inciting public hostility towards them.

Husseini reiterated that the NFVCB is committed to ensuring that film and video content respect religious, cultural, and ethnic sensibilities. The board will not tolerate any material that disrespects these values and will balance freedom of expression with the need to prevent social and cultural harm.

“The NFVCB will not overlook any content that abuses, denigrates, or undermines religious, cultural, or ethnic sensibilities. We are committed to contributing positively to Nigerian society through the classification of films and video works,” the statement read.

The NFVCB, established by Act No. 85 of 1993, regulates the film and video industry in Nigeria, including the classification of both imported and locally produced content.

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