The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the 2025 edition of the Greater Lagos Fiesta, scheduled for December 31, 2025.
The decision was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. According to the statement, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the cancellation and urged residents to mark the end of the year with personal prayers instead of the usual Greater Lagos Fiesta countdown.
The governor encouraged Lagosians to pray for the nation, Lagos State, and its people, as well as for continued prosperity, leadership, peace, productivity, and general wellbeing.
Sanwo-Olu also wished residents a happy and prosperous 2026, expressing optimism about the year ahead for both Lagos State and Nigeria. He called on residents to continue living in peace and harmony.
“On behalf of my family, I wish every resident of our dear state a happy and prosperous New Year. I want to assure you all that the year 2026 will be a better year for us in the state, as our administration is determined to work twice as hard to deliver the dividends of democracy,” the governor said.