The group managing director of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, has conducted a comprehensive inspection tour of the Abuja Film Village, underscoring the company’s commitment to fostering the growth of the burgeoning film industry.
During the inspection, Dr Tamuno, accompanied by senior management officials and a team of experts, toured the film village area which is about 4,000 hectares of land in Kusaki-Yanga district in Kusaki in Kuje local government area of the FCT.
Ambassador Tamuno expressed commitment to support the growth of the film sector in Abuja and emphasised the importance of creating an enabling environment for creativity and innovation.
The Abuja Film Village, a project birthed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, is envisioned to be the hub for film production and entertainment excellence.
It will be done in phases providing state-of-the-art studios, soundstages, post-production facilities and an enabling environment for film makers, hotel and resort, luxury apartments, Waterpark, golf course, sports area among others. The GMD expressed enthusiasm on the potential of the film village to attract Local and international production and investors, thereby boosting the economy.
Ambassador Tamuno said Abuja would become the hub for film and entertainment industry in Africa and beyond going by the Abuja Investments Company Limited’s commitment to establish the village.
According to her, apart from an instrumental hub in fostering creativity, providing employment opportunities and boosting local economies, film villages are more than just film sets; they are cradles of innovation that provide an environment where film makers can experiment, pushing the boundaries of storytelling.