Lagos is making waves in maritime tourism with an exciting new initiative—the Lagos Seafood Festival—designed to spotlight the state’s rich aquatic heritage while driving economic growth in the seafood industry.
Set to take place from April 24th to 26th, 2025, the festival promises a thrilling blend of culture, cuisine, and commerce across three prime locations: Lagoon Restaurant, Victoria Island; Anuoluwapo Fish Market, Law School, Victoria Island; and Oluwo Fish Market, Epe.
With the lively theme “Buy, Eat, Party,” the event will celebrate Lagos’ bustling seafood trade, promote aquaculture, and position the state as a top-tier maritime hub in West Africa.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Idris Aregbe, described the initiative as a “groundbreaking approach to celebrating the indigenous lifestyle of Lagos while empowering seafood businesses and boosting the 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.
“During the festival, there will be gourmet seafood experience showcasing Lagos’ finest seafood cuisines, cooking demonstrations and tastings by renowned chefs, market tours, cultural exhibitions, workshops, and business networking opportunities. This initiative is not just a win for seafood business owners, but a boost to the maritime economy,” Aregbe stated.
This initiative aligns with the state government’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda in positioning Lagos as a global tourism and business hub while fostering economic growth in the seafood sector.
The Lagos Seafood Festival is a strategic campaign to promote and reecho Lagos as an aquatic splendour, market the seafood industry, and support sustainable businesses.
