Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday described Popular Nigerian comedienne, Emmanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emmanuella, as an inspiration to young Nigerians.
Emmanuella who is just seven years old is set to feature in a Disney Hollywood film.
Saraki, in posts on his official Twitter and Facebook accounts, also invited Emmanuella to the Senate to discuss developing young talents in Nigeria’s creative industry.
The Senate President said: “Congratulations Emmanuella! Make sure you make them laugh over there.
“Your story is an inspiration. Come by the Nigerian Senate sometime, let’s discuss how we can develop the potential of our young talents in the creative industry.”
Emmanuella was born in July 2010 in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. She started comedy at five years old and has won many local and international awards.
Congratulations Emmanuella! Make sure you make them laugh over there.
Your story is an inspiration. Come by the @NGRSenate sometime, let’s discuss how we can develop the potential of our young talents in the creative industry.
cc: @markangelcomedyhttps://t.co/fvyzajeJYE
— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) February 18, 2018