Filmmakers Might Need Permission To Shoot Film In Lagos- Sanwo-Olu

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reacted to a recent outcry by Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, on the incessant harassment filmmakers encounter while filming in Lagos State.
Sanwo Olu revealed in an interview with channels TV that filmmakers might consider looking into getting state permits to shoot in areas of Lagos to avoid harassment by area boys. He also suggested that they could seek proper permission from private property owners.
“When you begin to talk very specific about ‘Omo Onile’, what are the roles of engagement?, so you want to go to a place, did you ask if there is a permit that you need to have? Do you know if it is a private property that you are into?, Sanwo-Olu asked.
”If you are going to film somewhere, there are rules that will guide you, maybe just a little permit or you need to tell the owner of the property that these are the things you are doing, I think that way, you will have easier access to be able to do your thing easily”.
“But part of the problem we have in Lagos is that everyone thinks that everything is open to everyone, nobody has a monopoly of anything”, Sanwo-Olu said.
Recall, Toyin Abraham on Friday January 22, shared a video on twitter of area boys demanding money to allow her film at a location. The video sparked twitter conversation on the incessant harassment by thugs.
The actress is currently filming a feature film titled, “Ige”,The Unlikely Oil Merchant.