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2025-12-21 08:00:00
In a note published by The Nation, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the Eyo Festival will return on December 27 at Tafawa Balewa Square, promising a safe and memorable celebration after years of hiatus.
The governor presented the event as both cultural heritage and tourism opportunity, signalling plans to showcase Lagos to local and international visitors while prioritising security and crowd management.
The renewed focus also fits into Lagos branding: major festivals are increasingly treated as economic infrastructure that boosts hospitality, transport activity, and international perception.
Nigeria Info quoted Sanwo-Olu saying, “The Eyo Festival will be a day of joy and pride, showcasing our rich traditions,” while Arise TV reported assurances of a peaceful season, highlighting hopes for “peace, harmony, and safety” during the festivities.
Echotitbits take: Eyo’s return is culture plus commerce, but security optics will matter. Watch traffic plans, crowd-control execution, and whether Lagos uses the festival to deepen tourism partnerships rather than treat it as a one-off spectacle.
Source: The Nation — December 21, 2025 (https://thenationonlineng.net/eight-years-after-eyo-festival-will-be-memorable-says-sanwo-olu/)
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