Veteran filmmaker, Fred Amata on Friday emerged the winner of National President of Directors' Guild of Nigeria (DGN) in an election held at Asaba, Delta State. Amata defeated other contestants such as, Lancelot Imaseun, Dickson Ireogbu and Kingsley Omefe to become the winner.


The film director, who was a fourth time aspirant, told Tribune that the election was not only free and fair but also had no rancour.

"I feel very happy about the outcome of the election. It was a keenly contested election that gave every contestant to an opportunity to showcase what they have got. There was no rancour before and after the announcement of the winner.

Now that I have emerged winner, I am ready to work in the best interest of the people, so that we can take DGN to the best heights," he said.