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2025-12-22 09:00:00
In a statement reported by *The Nation*, President Bola Tinubu has urged Eyo festival organisers and participants to keep the celebration peaceful, specifically cautioning against alcohol-fuelled disorder and any conduct that risks lives.
The message comes as Lagos ramps up “Detty December” activity—when concerts, tourism, and street festivals raise both economic activity and public safety concerns.
Tinubu’s appeal frames the Eyo festival as a shared civic moment, with organisers expected to manage crowd behaviour and ensure the cultural event doesn’t become a security problem.
With Lagos drawing visitors, the festival’s handling will influence perceptions of the city’s readiness for large-scale public events—especially amid ongoing national security pressures.
Legit.ng quoted Tinubu’s warning: “Stay in peace… No alcohol, no danger to anybody’s life,” while a post attributed to presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga also amplified the “No liquor” message in the context of keeping the festival calm and safe.
**Echotitbits take:** Lagos’ festive season is now an economic asset—so security, crowd control, and emergency readiness are part of protecting livelihoods. Watch for policing plans, traffic control, and whether organisers enforce rules without turning the festival into a flashpoint.
Source: The Nation — December 22, 2025 (https://thenationonlineng.net/sanwo-olu-promises-memorable-eyo-festival/)
