By Ayomide Otitoju
The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, which was scheduled to hold on December 31, 2025.
The decision was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. According to the statement, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the cancellation and directed that, in place of the Greater Lagos Fiesta (Countdown 2026), residents should spend the period in personal prayers for the nation, Lagos State, and its people.
The governor urged Lagosians to pray for continued prosperity, effective 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,” the governor said. “I want to assure you all that 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 to the people of Lagos.”
