After many months of delay, the Abe-igi at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, has finally been completed. With a new name added to it now, it is now known as Abe-igi Arena. Last week, customers, fun-seekers, and artists were seen hanging out there. Indeed, life has gradually returned to the place. Beers and all sorts of drinks have started flowing again. All sorts of gastronomy; pepper soup, foods from different parts of Nigeria and more are generally handy. Abe-igi Arena has started bubbling. It is a new look Abe-igi without the usual trees.
It is understood that a modern sit out, befitting the new National Theatre cannot tolerate intrusion of trees and other shrubs that were the norm before. According to Henry Ndubuisi who is the head of marketing department of the National Theatre, the Arena has been increased from what it was before to more shops. The addition of more shops is to accommodate some of the old shop owners who had no shops of their own. In addition too, more modern facilities have been added. This includes modern toilets, bathrooms, and other conveniences.
There is a space for the VIP. It is rumoured that O’jez entertainment has a place where he would be attending to big time fun-seekers, artists, Nollywood stars, holiday seekers and indeed other big thespians.
On the whole, it is now apparent that the federal government is ready to complete the remaining projects at the Theatre. The environment looks good, inviting, friendly and cozy. In fact, as it is now, those who want to relax have already started trooping to the Arena and other beautiful and lively areas of the Theatre.