Group Partners State Gov’t At Lagos Film City

Del-York Group has joined a collaborative partnership with the Lagos State government (LASG) at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lagos Film City in Ejinrin, Epe, Lagos.

Through the partnership, Lagos Film City places the arts and entertainment sector at the heart of the city’s development, recognising its immense potential to shape the future.

The Lagos film city project is envisioned as a first-of-its-kind creative industry as it sets to create over 10,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities for creatives, academia and technological field players.

The pivotal moment marked the three-year journey that originated from the vision of the CEO and founder of Del-York Group, Mr. Linus Idahosa, who in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, witnessed the groundbreaking of the epic landmark, the Lagos Film City.

Del-York Group, in a statement sent to LEADERSHIP, hinted that the Lagos film city is a catalyst for holistic progress, intertwined with the threads of creativity, collaboration, and opportunity.

According to the statement, the Lagos Film City promises to be a one-stop destination for a thriving film, entertainment, and production ecosystem through its state-of-the-art sound stages, cutting-edge post-production facilities, meticulously crafted movie sets, educational institutions, and a contemporary theme park, adding that the project aspires to inspire empowering talent development, bridging collaboration, and uniting the world through the creative arts, catalysing opportunity, and economic growth across the nation.

A group of esteemed personalities were present at the groundbreaking ceremony, from the top official of Lagos State government, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to cabinet members, respected leaders, experts from the financial sector, luminaries of the Nigerian and African film sectors, governmental delegates, creatives and media enthusiasts. It was a paramount gathering for the prominent figures from across Nigeria.

The statement reads: “Under the leadership of Governor Sanwo-Olu, Lagos is on a transformative journey. His unwavering commitment and pioneering vision are setting Lagos on a path to becoming one of the world’s leading economies and entertainment epicenters. Governor Sanwo-Olu’s dedication is evident in every stride he takes, every policy he enacts, and every vision he shares for the people of Lagos.

“This 100-hectare live, work, and play facility boasts 900 meters of prime waterfront and is in the serene and picturesque old town of Ejinrin in the Epe Local Government Area of the state. Ejinrin harbours much of Lagos and Nigeria’s early commercial history and is said to be the location of Nigeria’s first commercial seaport and home to the country’s first post office.

“Also, internationally acclaimed project partners, such as Storyland Studios, ARRI, are collaborating on the project, blending their distinct skills and worldwide expertise.

“This synergy is further enriched by other international partners who recognize the exceptional significance of the Nigerian entertainment industry, resulting in a harmonious fusion of local and global talents.”