Abuja Film Village Vital For Creative Industry In Nation’s Capital, AICL Head Informs Actors

Maureen Tamuno, GMD/CEO of Abuja Investments Compa­ny Limited, under­lined the significance of estab­lishing the Abuja Film Village (AFV) to boost the creative econ­omy and industry of the nation’s capital.

Tamuno, a former ambassa­dor, shared this insight during a meeting with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and Nollywood industry representatives to dis­cuss collaborating on the proj­ect.

The GMD warmly greeted the honored guests, stressing the partnership’s importance in enhancing Abuja’s cultural and economic landscape.

She expressed gratitude for the visit and reiterated AICL’s dedication to supporting the creative industry as a crucial element of Abuja’s development strategy.

The Abuja Film Village ini­tiative aims to establish a vi­brant center for film production and entertainment in Nigeria. Through the synergy of Nolly­wood’s creativity and AICL’s investment capabilities, the col­laboration seeks to elevate the Nigerian film industry and po­sition Abuja as a top destination for filmmakers and audiences.

Tamuno remarked, “Nolly­wood has been a beacon of cre­ativity and cultural expression, entertaining millions while driv­ing employment and economic growth. Strategic collaboration and investment will propel this industry to new heights.”

She emphasised that the AFV project aligns with AICL’s vision and discussed leveraging joint efforts to establish a comprehen­sive hub for film and entertain­ment in Abuja, benefiting the local economy, creating job op­portunities, and positioning the city as a prominent creative hub.

The AGN delegation, led by President Emeka Rollas, expressed eagerness for the partnership, recognising its potential to enhance the film industry’s infrastructure and global recognition. They praised AICL’s role in cultivating a fer­tile creative environment.

Both parties expressed opti­mism for future collaborations and pledged to work together to realize this vision and enrich Abuja’s dynamic entertainment sector.

Abuja Film Village (AFV), a subsidiary of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), was established through a Public-Pri­vate Partnership (PPP) initiated by the Federal Capital Territo­ry Administration (FCTA) to transform Abuja into a hub of filmmaking and entertainment excellence.

Actors present at the meet­ing included Zack Orji, Monal­isa Chinda, Benedict Johnson, Abubakar Yakubu, and Dr. Jerry Awilo.