The ambassador also underscored the long-standing friendly relations between Nigeria and North Korea, and emphasised the need to deepen the ties.
The statement quoted the Director General of NFVCB, Patricia Bala, as informing the envoy that the agency had carried out due diligence in investigating the matter.
Mrs. Bala said that the movie in question was never submitted to be considered for distribution in Nigeria and that its illegal sale was carried out within underground markets.
“The rules and regulations guiding distribution and exhibition of movies in Nigeria frown at any content capable of causing a breach of public order or subjecting any individual or nation to ridicule.
“The agency has already swung into action against the illegal distribution of the said movie.
“The monitoring and enforcement operatives of the board are under clear directives to track and bring those involved to face the full weight of the law,” the statement said.
Mrs. Bala solicited for partnership to build capacity of Nigerian movie industry in the production of children-friendly animation which North Korea was acclaimed for.
She, however, said that North Korea had given an assurance to initiate moves toward bringing in North Korean animation experts to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity in the area.
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