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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu joined thousands of Lagos residents at the grand finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival, marking its return after an eight-year hiatus. Dressed in the traditional white robe and opambata staff, Tinubu highlighted the event as a powerful showcase of Nigeria’s cultural heritage and untapped tourism potential.

Key Points:
  • The Eyo Festival was held for the first time in eight years at Tafawa Balewa Square
  • President Tinubu attended in full traditional Eyo regalia, including the opambata staff
  • He stated that Nigeria’s cultural assets hold great potential for tourism promotion
  • The 2025 edition honoured four late Lagos icons, including Tinubu’s mother, Abibatu Mogaji
  • Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the event as a historic cultural homecoming
  • Tinubu linked the festival to “Detty December,” a peak period for diaspora returns and tourism
  • He urged participants to celebrate peacefully and ensure the safety of all attendees
When culture becomes a gathering point, it does more than entertain; it roots a people in pride, memory, and shared possibility.

Sources: Channels TV, Vanguard