Last Sunday, all gates leading to the State House, Marina, the official residence of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, were thrown open to invited guests for the unveiling of first shot Artificial Intelligence-based movie, Makemation.
It was not by any accident that the organisers of the event chose State House, Marina, as venue of the unveiling of Makemation. The venue, apart from being a cherished national monument, is also rich in history as it served as the official residence of Lord Lugard, where important pre and post colonial decisions were taken which culminated to Nigeria’s political independence in 1960.
Security was tight, as all guests were first cleared from the security post within the car park before they ushered into the governor’s official residence. The second security check took place at the entrance leading to the Multi-Purpose Hall inaugurated in 2013 by former Governor Raji Fashola, venue of the unveiling.
Before the event kicked off on Sunday evening, Sanwo-Olu, who is a big promoter of arts, culture, tourism and creative industry, arrived in a Coaster bus with his family members after other official engagements, dashed into his official residence, refreshed and changed his clothes to a simple white lace attire with his trademark native cap of many colours fitting well on his head.
The entire hall was filled to capacity. Apart from cameramen who were allowed to set their gadgets, other invited journalists who arrived early but couldn’t gain entrance were later allowed to cover event standing.
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