The official flag off, signaling the full commencement of activities towards the successful hosting of the 2025 edition of Zuma international film festival jointly organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation NFC and the Federal Capital Territory FCT, has taken place, with assurances of new opportunities and new experiences.
The flag off, during a press conference, held during the week, in Abuja, the official host city, was performed by Nigerias art, culture, tourism and the creative economy Minister, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa. NFCs Managing Director, Dr. Ali Nuhu, at the press conference disclosed that the film festival, the 15th in the series, scheduled to hold December 1-5, 2025 in Abuja, has become a symbol of our creative pride, a celebration of the stories that defines us as a nation". Film production and its value chain development in Nigeria, which Zuma film festival seeks to promote, has been our resolve since its debut in 1993. Nigerias creative voice must be heard, respected and should secure the needed investment. Nuhu further said that film, has become a soft power, transforming creative economies globally, utilizing creative and compelling storytelling opportunities that must be appropriately harnessed, supported and promoted.