Lagos State Government don officially cancel the 2025 edition of the Greater Lagos Fiesta, wey suppose hold on December 31, 2025, to usher in the New Year.
This one come from statement wey Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Gboyega Akosile, release on Tuesday. According to am, the Governor personally approve the cancellation and advise Lagosians make dem use the period take pray for peace, prosperity and general wellbeing.
The decision mark clear change from the normal tradition of Lagos State, wey dey usually host big end-of-year celebration, also known as Countdown 2026, to welcome the New Year.
Governor Sanwo-Olu direct say instead of the Greater Lagos Fiesta, residents make dem dedicate the period to personal prayers for Nigeria, Lagos State and everybody wey dey live for the state.
He urge Lagosians to pray for continuous progress, good leadership, peace, productivity and overall wellbeing across the state. The Governor also send New Year goodwill message to residents, say e dey optimistic about wetin 2026 go bring.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the year 2026 get plenty promise for both Lagos State and Nigeria, as im administration ready to work harder to deliver better results for the people.
“On behalf of my family, I wish every resident of our dear State a happy and prosperous new year,” the Governor talk. “I wan assure una say 2026 go be better year for us, because our administration go double our efforts to deliver good governance for Lagosians.”
The cancellation of the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta show major policy decision by Lagos State Government, especially considering the size, popularity and economic activities wey dey always follow the event.
The move also come at a time when Nigeria dey face serious security challenges, even though the situation dey more intense for the northern part of the country.
For residents and businesses wey normally benefit from the fiesta — like event planners, performers, vendors and hospitality operators — the decision fit affect dem seriously, as many don already spend money preparing for the event with hope say dem go recover their investment.
The Greater Lagos Fiesta na annual end-of-year celebration wey Lagos State Government dey organise to mark transition into a new year. The event dey usually hold for different locations across the state, with live music, cultural displays, fireworks and other forms of public entertainment.
Over the years, the fiesta don also help promote tourism, creative industry and night-time economy for Lagos, while giving residents free entertainment. Earlier this year,
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, reveal say the state spend about N8.5 billion to sponsor over 143 festivals and events last year.
