President Bola Tinubu yesterday attended the 2025 Adamu Orisha Play Eyo Festival, saying Lagos is accentuating the richness of Nigerian culture with the festival.
He stated that the festival, which was attended by the host Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodinma; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Riliwanu Akiolu; captains of industry, former and current public office holders, traditional and political leaders, as well as thousands of Nigerians from the diaspora and foreign visitors, is a reminder that culture and tradition hold great potential for tourism development.
The Eyo Festival remains one of Lagos’ most symbolic cultural events, reinforcing the city’s historical roots while projecting its traditions to a global audience. During the festival, different Eyo groups dressed in unique traditional colours, led by Adamu Orisha. The Eyo also had a colourful procession and offered prayers.
President Tinubu, said the iconic procession of white-robed Eyo masquerades at the 2025 Eyo Festival held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, sends a strong message about Lagos’ identity and cultural pride.
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