By Desire Emmanuel
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday, December 30, cancelled this year’s Greater Lagos Fiesta which is a New Year Eve ceremony that is supposed to herald 2026.
The Greater Lagos Fiesta, held every December 31 till January 1, has always been taking place in multiple locations across the state, with the main stage at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos Island and many musicians used to entertain the crowd into the New Year.
However, the state government has decided to cancel this year’s event. Though no reason was given for the cancellation, the government said Lagosians should spend quality time in personal prayers for the nation, the state and the people of Lagos.
A statement by Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Media and Strategy, said the governor enjoined the people to continue to live in peace and harmony.
The statement reads: “The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the year 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, scheduled to be held on December 31, 2025.
“In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while approving the cancellation, directed that in place of the Greater Lagos Fiesta (Countdown 2026), Lagosians should spend quality time in personal prayers for the nation, the State and the people of Lagos.
“He also urged people to pray for “our continued prosperity, leadership, peace, productivity and our continued general wellbeing.”
“The Governor wished all Lagosians a happy and prosperous year 2026, saying that the coming year shows great promise for the State and Nigeria. He, therefore, enjoined residents to continue to live 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 good for the residents of the state ,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
