Amidst movie screenings and workshops, one thing is certain: Governor Godwin Obaseki envisions making Edo State a haven for filmmakers, ensuring they choose to showcase their creative prowess locally. Recognizing the financial and job opportunities the creative industry brings, Obaseki aims to replicate this success in Edo State.
Thankfully, Edo State is brimming with talent, with more than half of Nollywood hailing from this state. The likes of Dakore Egbuson and her brother Timini, Nancy Isime, Victor Sanchez, head of productions at Multichoice, Director, Lancelot Imaseun, and many other renowned filmmakers and actors,
Uche Agbo, head of Nigerian film festivals, said, “I never seen a governor so vested in seeing creatives thrive.” And he might just be right.
