FCTA: We’re set for Zuma Film Festival 

Favour Ishember, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it has perfected plans to hold Zuma Film Festival next year, adding that it had accommodated the hosting of the festival in its 2022 budget,  and is resolved to making it historic.

FCTA Permanent Secretary,  Olusade Adesola who disclosed this on Thursday,  when he signed an MoU with the Nigerian Film Corporation in Abuja

noted that the administration was partnering with the Corporation to organise the Festival,  as it has the potential of marketing the nation’s capital and attracting investment.

He said, ” During the week of the festival crime rate is likely going to be low within the city. Provisions for the Film Festival has been made in 2022 budget”.

Earlier in his speech, the Managing Director/ Chief Executive,  Nigerian Film Corporation,  Dr. Chidia Maduekwe,  said Abuja was carefully selected to host the festival, to showcase the beauty and economic potential of the city to the international community.

He also revealed that some foreign Embassies in Nigeria in Abuja have agreed to partner and ensure that the festival was a huge success.

” with the sustained support and assistance from our international film friendly nations like United States Embassy,  Bangladesh High Commission, Embassy of France, Germany and others in Abuja, we intend to escalate the conversation of establishing a film entrepreneurial hub in FCT “.