The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has appointed former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tega Dominic, as the Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to its newly elected National President. Dominic announced and accepted the appointment via an official letter shared on her Instagram.
According to the AGN, the office is tasked with developing policies to protect members from harassment, advocating for safe working environments, and establishing reporting and resolution mechanisms. The Guild stated the selection was based on Dominic’s “proven professional competence, sound judgment, and extensive experience.”
Key Points:
The appointment signals a proactive institutional effort to address the pervasive issue of sexual harassment within Nigeria’s film industry.
It creates a dedicated advocacy and policy role aimed at improving workplace safety and accountability for thousands of industry professionals.
Tega Dominic assumes a high-profile advocacy position, while the AGN seeks to leverage her public platform to champion industry reform.
The move represents a formal, structured approach by a major entertainment union to tackle a long-standing systemic problem often handled informally.
Announced alongside a new administration, it underscores a priority on ethical governance and member welfare at the outset of the AGN leadership’s tenure.
The appointment establishes a formal channel for addressing sexual harassment, reflecting the Guild’s commitment to fostering a safer and more accountable professional environment.
Sources: AGN appointment letter, Tega Dominic’s official Instagram
