NFC postpones date of Zuma film festival to May 1

By Salisu Sani-Idris

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has disclosed the 12th Edition of Zuma Film Festival, scheduled to hold in Abuja from April 2 to 9, 2022 has been shifted to between May 1 and May 7.

The Director, Public Affairs of NFC, Mr Brian Etuk, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

Etuk explained the shift in date became necessary to achieve a successful and impact driven international film festival having recently designated Abuja as the official Host City of the festival, in line with best global practices.

He said that the collaborative partnership between the NFC and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to jointly host the festival had provided the opportunity for increase in domestic, foreign investors and stakeholder’s participation and attendance.

He said that the festival bouquet had equally been up scaled in content, scope and design to achieve its desired objectives.

According to him, the NFC, FCTA and its partners regret any inconvenience caused by the shift in date.

He assured that all related activities prior to new date of May 1 to 7, for the festival, themed “Show the Money,” with the International Conference Centre, and Nicon Luxury Hotels, Abuja as event venues, would be communicated accordingly.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the FCTA permanent Secretary, Mr Olusade Adesola, in November 2021, said the administration in partnership with NFC would hold the Zuma Film Festival in April.

Adesola, who made the disclosure while signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the NFC, said the administration accommodated the hosting of the festival in its 2022 budget. (NAN)