The governor says they have set up an employment trust fund and film fund to support creatives in the state
On Tuesday, the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced plans to develop a film city in Epe.
The training, which kicked off in June, was aimed at deliberately converting youths’ restiveness into the act of filmmaking and different aspects. The graduands and some of their works were presented to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after a six-week free intensive training, after which the governor pledged., to train and empower young people in the creative industry in three different centres – Alimosho, Epe, and Badagry.The graduating trainees were trained in acting, art directing, light and lighting, editing, sound production, and post-production.
She said they had expanded the concept to develop the arts and culture for optimum performance to stimulate economic growth, skills, and job creation to bridge the gap in the state creative industry.