Engineer Sule commissions largest cinema in West Africa, woes French investors

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has commissioned a 300 capacity cinema, the largest in the country, as well as the entire West African region, built by a French company, Canal Olympia.

Engineer Sule commissioned the edifice, in Marraba, Karu Local Government Area, on Monday.

While commissioning the facility, the Governor appealed to other French investors coming to Nigeria, to see Nasarawa State as investment destination.

Engineer Sule said his administration is doing everything possible to make Nasarawa State an investment destination, that is not only compatible but peaceful, in order for investors have return on their investments.

According to the Governor, every investor is looking for market and Nasarawa State has lots of aspiring young people, who are the market for new technology, as well as competitive labour.

He therefore urged the French Ambassador to Nigeria, to persuade French investors coming to Nigeria to come to Nasarawa State.

Engineer Sule said his administration believes in culture and tradition, with the film industry also an aspect of culture and tradition, stressing that the state government has taken steps to support film makers in the state because it's a source of empowerment for youths, as well as promote culture and tradition.

He explained that his administration has just completed the 20km road to Farin Ruwa, in Wamba Local Government Area, where the government is working hard to create a film village, to attract the movie industry to the state.

"We do have a policy to support film makers in Nasarawa State because we believe it's a source of empowerment for the youth, as well as promote our culture and tradition," he stated.

The Governor used the opportunity to show appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, for his foresight and continually seeing the future of Nigeria, by actually creating the environment for the music and film industry to thrive.

He expressed satisfaction, that having worked hard to attract investors to the state, the effort has continued to bare fruit, especially at a time when knowledge is being used more than mineral resources.

Engineer equally thanked the French Ambassador and the Canal Olympia, being the investors for choosing Nasarawa State as destination for their investment.

The Governor specifically commended the Chairman of Karu Local Government Area, Hon. Sam Akala, as well as the Estu Karu, HRH Pharm. Luka Panya Baba, for making the area conducive for investors to come.

Earlier, in a welcome address, Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board, said the Canal Olympia, which has 300 sitting capacity, is the largest cinema in the entire West Africa, with a stage for performance and open space with 5000.

The Executive Director appreciated President Buhari, for doing so much for the creative industry in so short a period, with the President, for the first time, putting the creative industry in the economic sector, now pushing towards displacing agriculture as major revenue earner.

He disclosed that the ease of doing business policy of the Federal Government made it possible for French investors who came to the country as part of the French President's entourage, to invest in Nigeria and Nasarawa State in particular.

He equally commended the Etsu Karu for being accommodative.

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ok we had you

hmmm,liar poor job by his media aides
The said cinema is under construction at Mararaba,infact they have not done the roofing

Misplaced priorities


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how many ppl for nasarawa go, go dey watch film for there... Shay d ppl dat r more intrested in their farms nd cows

must oyinbo construct everything for us.. We have d brain lets make use of it

What business does a governor have to do with comissioning a cinema?

How does it benefit the common man in nasarawa?

It is finished...

Misplaced priority...

Hishbah abi CIA looking this cinema

Marraba��� who d f will go to Marraba, to see a movie, wasted investment �

Misplaced priority

SIONKPO1:
hmmm,liar poor job by his media aides
The said cinema is under construction at Mararaba,infact they have not done the roofing

Something doesn't add up if your Statement is indeed true.

rubbish white elephant project

they need more of poverty alleviation programs, take the almijiris from the streets, etc

but what do i even care, is it not this people that empower youths with camels, shoe polish and the likes

I pass here virtually everyday and I can tell you that the Nasarawa state government is trying it's best. Kudos to Al Makura for laying the foundation of greatness for Nasarawa.

The least infrastructure required in Karu LGA is a cinema, why not build a fitness center for the local government where depressed and frustrated people can make friends and stay healthy? Depression is real o!

SIONKPO1:
hmmm,liar poor job by his media aides
The said cinema is under construction at Mararaba,infact they have not done the roofing

WRONG! It has been completed. I saw the place yesterday night with lightings and this morning.

Gadafii:
rubbish white elephant project

they need more of poverty alleviation programs, take the almijiris from the streets, etc

but what do i even care, is it not this people that empower youths with camels, shoe polish and the likes

It is a PRIVATE INVESTMENT.

quinox947:
WRONG! It has been completed. I saw the place yesterday night with lightings and this morning.

where in maraba?

SIONKPO1:

where in maraba?

Mararaba, adjacent New Health Pharmacy; after NAGIS. Just few metres away from First Bank.

quinox947:
Mararaba, adjacent New Health Pharmacy; after NAGIS. Just few metres away from First Bank.

Olympia,is a privately owned cinema
The states movie stuffs its at Former Gidan Soldier,opposite international market

SIONKPO1:
hmmm,liar poor job by his media aides
The said cinema is under construction at Mararaba,infact they have not done the roofing

Lie

I passed though there yesterday.. 100% completed

If location is close to Abuja then patronage is assured.

Manuel69:

Lie
I passed though there yesterday.. 100% completed

That's a purely privately owned cinema called Olympia

SIONKPO1:

That's a purely privately owned cinema called Olympia

Wasn't a debate

igbanbajo:
If location is close to Abuja then patronage is assured.

Its just a stone trow into Abuja. Just #50

Most of the inhabitants of Karu local government earn their living in Abuja.

They will definitely have loads and loads of patronage both from individuals in Abuja and Nasarawa states

SIONKPO1:

Olympia,is a privately owned cinema
The states movie stuffs its at Former Gidan Soldier,opposite international market

I did not argue about the ownership of Olympia. The lead story said the governor commissioned Olympia. The one opposite the International Market is a Bus Terminal.