The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the 2025 edition of the Greater Lagos Fiesta, which was scheduled to hold on December 31, 2025.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the decision and urged Lagosians to use the period for personal prayers instead of the usual Greater Lagos Fiesta (Countdown 2026).
According to the statement, residents were encouraged to pray for the nation, Lagos State and its people, as well as for continued prosperity, leadership, peace, productivity and general wellbeing.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, while wishing residents a happy and prosperous New Year, said 2026 holds great promise for Lagos State and Nigeria. He assured citizens that his administration remains committed to working harder to deliver improved governance and development for the people.
“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 goods for the residents of the state,” the governor said.
He further called on Lagosians to continue to live together in peace and harmony as the state enters the new year.