Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of the Lagos Film City on 100 hectares of land in Epe.
The project is expected to cost $100 million and will be developed on a public-private partnership model.
The governor said that the film city will be a creative hub that will serve as a catalyst for innovation, talent discovery, and storytelling excellence.
It will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, sound stages, editing suites, production offices, and everything necessary to bring the magic of the silver screen to life.
“Today, we embark on a journey that will redefine the landscape of the film industry in Lagos State. As we break the ground for this $100 million film city covering a land area of 100 hectares of land which will be executed on the Private Public Partnership model.
“We are laying the foundation for a creative hub that will serve as a catalyst for innovation, talent discovery, and storytelling excellence.
“This film city will be a testament to our commitment to nurturing the arts and supporting the dreams of aspiring filmmakers, actors, and technicians.”
Sanwo-Olu added that the film city will create numerous job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and attract investments. It will be a hub for film production, post-production, visual effects, and all the ancillary services that support the film-making process.
The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, explained that the project is a testament to the integrity and robustness of the Lagos State government’s economic policies and finance.
She added that the world is watching and that the state is open to investment opportunities in the creative industry.
The Lagos Film City is expected to be completed within the next two years.
