Sanwo-Olu unveils ‘$100m film city’ in Epe to boost economy

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has unveiled the million-dollar film city in the Epe LGA of the state to enhance the creative economy.

The governor performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the project — situated on a 100-hectare land area at Ikosi-Ejinrin area of Epe — on Wednesday.

In a statement, Jubril Gawat, the senior special assistant to the governor on new media, said the film city is expected to generate numerous job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and attract investment.

He said 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 added that the initiative aligns with Sanwo-Olu’s agenda, which focuses on entertainment and tourism as part of the governance framework.

FLASH: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today performed the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the $100m #LagosFilmCity, situated on a 100-Hectare land area at Ikosi-Ejinrin area of Epe Local Government.

The Public Private Partnership-Model #LagosFilmCity will create numerous… pic.twitter.com/h5GclzaPmJ

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— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) October 18, 2023

“The Public Private Partnership Model #Lagos Film City will create numerous job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and attract investment,” he said.

“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.”