Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos
Lagos Government hands over iconic Glover Memorial Hall to Olu Jacobs’ theatre firm
Lagos Government has handed over management of the Glover Memorial Hall to Lufodo, a private theatre and film production firm founded by veteran actors; Olu Jacobs and wife, Joke Silva.
Built in 1887, the iconic Glover Memorial Hall (GMH) is a heritage building for theatre and performing arts in the state.
A confirmation of the development posted by Joke Silva via her Instagram account, Friday, said that the government’s decision was made after a rigorious bidding process.
After reaching a concession, the state Commissioner of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, along with the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Princess Adenike Adedoyin-Ajayi and Director of Theatre, Mr Ogunsote handed over the management of the facility to Lufodo.
Speaking at the event, Silva thanked the Lagos government for its trust in Lufodo and assured that it will not be misplaced.
“The Lagos State Government handed over the management of the iconic @gloverhall to @lufodo , a theatre and film producing company founded by @_olujacobs and @ajokesilva on Thursday 6th January 2022. Built in 1887, the Glover Memorial Hall (GMH) is a heritage building for theatre and performing arts in Lagos.
“After a rigorous bidding process for the concession to manage GMH, Lufodo won and on Thursday, the Commissioner of Tourism, Arts & Culture Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf along with the Permanent Secretary Princess Adenike Adedoyin-Ajayi and Director of Theatre MrOgunsote handed over the management of the Hall to @lufodo.
“Lufodo in partnership with @ciuciconsulting -a leading consulting and operations management firm will be managing GMH for the next 5 years. This partnership will have both Ms. Joke Silva and @ifeomamonye as co-CEOs.
“Joke Silva is in charge of artistic direction and @ifeomamonye, operations. Also, a new board has been established with Mr. Gbenga Oyebode as the Chairman.
The board members include Chief (Mrs.) Taiwo Taiwo, Ms. Joke Silva, Dr. @tonyrapu, Mr. Soji Jacobs @mrjacobs_jnr Mrs Ifeoma Monye and Dr. (Mrs.) Amina Abubakar Bello,” the statement read.
