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AS part of his commitment to enhance the creative economy of the state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled the million-dollar film city located in the Epe Local Government Area of the state.
He performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the city which is situated on a 100-hectare land area at Ikosi-Ejinrin area of Epe yesterday.
In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Jubril Gawat, said the film city is expected to generate numerous job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and attract investment.
He added the project which is believed to be worth $100 million is envisioned as a comprehensive hub for various aspects of filmmaking, with collaboration from key players in the entertainment sector.
He stated that the initiative aligns with Sanwo-Olu’s led state administration agenda, which focuses on entertainment and tourism as part of the governance framework.
“The Public-Private Partnership Model #Lagos Film City will create numerous job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and attract investment. It will be a hub for film production, visual effects, scripting, cinematography, editing, photography and all the ancillary services that support the filmmaking process.
“This project is in collaboration with various notable players in the entertainment sector like Ebonylife Academy, Delyork and Ogidi Studios. This is in fulfilment of Mr Governor’s THEMES Agenda, which the second ‘E’ stands for Entertainment and Tourism,” part of the statement read.
