By Ayomide Otitoju
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) will tomorrow kick off the inaugural Holiday Edition of the GTCO Food & Drink Festival, expanding Africa’s largest food and beverage platform into the festive season.
The two-day event runs from December 20 to 21, 2025, at the GT Centre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and is free and open to the public. The Holiday Edition combines culinary showcases, family entertainment, and enterprise development, aligning with one of the busiest commercial periods of the year.
This year, 213 Nigerian-owned food and beverage businesses were selected from over 4,000 nationwide applications, highlighting the Festival’s role as a credible commercial platform for SMEs and a contributor to Nigeria’s creative economy. Participating vendors include MelonyPine, Firewood Jollof Nigeria, Dundu Nation, Polo Club Suya, Thugg Burgers, Pizzawheels, Chow Noodle Bar, Jazzy’s Burger, 247 Drinks and 247 Cocktails, The Coconut Lady, Pancakes & Co., Butterfly Bakery, Amala Place Canteen, Nonos Catering, Sooyah Bistro, and Mmaabacha.
The Holiday Edition prioritises festive engagement, featuring a Christmas Village with curated gift items and seasonal treats, an expanded Street Food Hub, a Children’s Play Zone for families, and continuous live DJ entertainment.
GTCO Plc CEO Segun Agbaje said the Festival remains a powerful vehicle for enterprise development and shared cultural experiences. He noted that the Holiday Edition offers food entrepreneurs increased visibility during a peak sales period while providing families with a high-quality, accessible festive destination.
Maintaining its zero-cost participation model, GTCO ensures that small and medium-sized businesses can engage with customers and generate revenue without financial barriers.
The GTCO Food & Drink Festival – Holiday Edition underscores the company’s commitment to blending culture, creativity, and commerce, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for enterprise and community connection in Lagos during the festive season.
