President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived at Tafawa Balewa Square on Lagos Island today, Saturday, December 27, 2025, to attend the 2025 Lagos Eyo Festival procession, one of the city’s most prominent cultural events.
The Eyo Festival, also known as the Adamu Orisha Play, is a centuries-old Yoruba cultural celebration unique to Lagos.
It features a procession of white-clad Eyo masquerades, each group distinguished by specific coloured hats, accompanied by traditional music and dance.
The festival honours notable Lagos figures, including deceased kings, chiefs, and community leaders, while also serving as a major tourist attraction.
President Tinubu was welcomed by Lagos State officials and cultural leaders at the parade ground.
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His presence was part of the official engagements surrounding the festival, which attracts thousands of spectators from across the city and beyond.
Ahead of the procession, Lagos State authorities announced traffic diversions and road closures on key routes leading to the Island to ensure public safety.
Spectators and participants were urged to observe cultural protocols and comply with security guidelines throughout the event.