Film Village: Abuja to Take Over From Lagos as Hub For Entertainment Industry in Africa, Tamuno
- Abuja Film Village, under construction on a 4,000-hectare through a Public-Private Partnership initiative, conceived in 2008
- Maureen Tamuno, the group managing director (GMD) of Abuja Investments Company Limited, vowed to complete the project and make Abuja the hub of film production in Africa and beyond
- Tamuno, accompanied by senior management officials and a team of experts, toured the project located in the Kusaki-Yanga district of Abuja
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The Abuja Film Village is planned to be the hub for film production and entertainment excellence in the Federal Capital Territory.
The project, borne through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, will be done in phases. It will boast an enabling environment for filmmakers and conducive accommodations such as hotels, resorts, and luxury apartments. A waterpark, a golf course, and a sports area, among other things that will add aesthetic values to production and also boost creativity and productivity.
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Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, the group managing director (GMD) of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), was enthusiastic about the film village's potential to attract local and international production and investors, which will, in turn, help boost the country's economy.
The GMD conducted while conducting a comprehensive inspection tour of the project and shared the company's commitment to the development and growth of the rapidly growing Nigerian film industry.
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Tamuno, accompanied by senior management officials and a team of experts, toured the project, covering about 4,000 hectares in the Kusaki-Yanga district of Abuja.
In a statement made available to Legit.ng, Tamuno expressed her commitment to supporting the growth of the Nigerian film industry in Abuja and emphasized the importance of creating an enabling environment for creativity and innovation.
In her statement, Tamuno stated that Abuja will become the hub for the film and entertainment industry in Africa and beyond, going by Abuja Investments Company Limited's commitment to establish an Abuja Film Village in Kusaki in the Kuje local government area.
According to her, film villages are more than just film sets; they are cradles of innovation and provide an environment for filmmakers to explore and break the boundaries of storytelling. They contribute to hubs that foster creativity, provide employment opportunities, and boost local economies.
Abuja Investments Company Limited is dedicated to driving growth and innovation. In pursuance of these, the GMD, Amb Maureen Tamuno, is taking steps to activate the Abuja Film Village, conceived in 2008.
Interior view of Ibrahim Chatta's film village thatched house
Legit.ng had previously reported that actor Ibrahim Chatta left people talking after he shared a video of his thatched house, which he recently built at his film village and resort.
Chatta stunned many, including celebrities, after he showed off the interior design of his thatched house.
The house, a prototype for future buildings at his film village, has a high-security door, more than four air conditioners, expensive chairs, and a tiled floor, among other things.
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