Lagos Seafood Festival, set for April 24-26, will showcase Lagos’ maritime heritage, promoting sustainable seafood businesses and tourism

The Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, is set to redefine the state’s maritime economy with the upcoming **Lagos Seafood Festival**.

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Scheduled to take place from April 24th to 26th, 2025, the festival will celebrate Lagos as an aquatic wonder and highlight the commercial potential of its thriving seafood industry.

Themed “Buy, Eat, Party,” the event will be held across three locations in the state: Lagoon Restaurant, Victoria Island; Anuoluwapo Fish Market, Law School, Victoria Island; and Oluwo Fish Market, Epe.

The primary focus of the festival is to promote aquaculture and culinary tourism, while preserving Lagos’ rich seafood trade. The event aims to foster sustainable business strategies and reinforce the state’s position as a leading maritime hub in West Africa.

The **Lagos Seafood Festival** will feature a blend of culinary experiences, cultural celebrations, and business networking opportunities designed to elevate the seafood industry.

Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, described the initiative as a groundbreaking approach to celebrating Lagos’ indigenous lifestyle.

According to Aregbe, the festival will not only empower seafood businesses but will also attract international buyers, thereby boosting the local economy.

“This is beyond a festivity; it is a celebration of our heritage and a strategic opportunity for the seafood industry in Lagos. We will empower seafood merchants, attract international buyers, and amplify Lagos’ maritime story,” he said.

The Lagos Seafood Festival promises an exciting array of activities for attendees, including gourmet seafood experiences, cooking demonstrations, tastings by renowned chefs, market tours, cultural exhibitions, and workshops.

The festival will also provide vital business networking opportunities, making it an essential event for seafood business owners. Aregbe added that the initiative aligns with the state government’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda to position Lagos as a global tourism and business hub while promoting economic growth in the seafood sector.

The Lagos Seafood Festival is positioned as a strategic campaign to promote Lagos as an aquatic splendour, market the seafood industry, and support sustainable businesses.