Lagos Seafood Festival 2025 celebrates aquatic heritage and empowers seafood businesses to boost the state’s maritime economy and tourism

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, is gearing up to showcase the richness of its maritime economy with the Lagos Seafood Festival 2025—a dynamic event designed to celebrate the state’s aquatic heritage and drive economic growth in the seafood sector.

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Themed “Buy, Eat, Party,” the festival will run from 24th to 26th April 2025 across three strategic locations: Lagoon Restaurant and Anuoluwapo Fish Market, both in Victoria Island, and Oluwo Fish Market in Epe.

The event promises to immerse participants in Lagos’ vibrant seafood culture while creating commercial opportunities for stakeholders in the industry.

Speaking on the initiative, Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Idris Aregbe, described the festival as a forward-thinking platform that combines cultural celebration with economic empowerment.

“This is beyond a festival; it is a celebration of our heritage and an economic opportunity for the seafood industry in Lagos. We aim to empower seafood merchants, attract international buyers, and elevate Lagos’ maritime story,” Aregbe noted.

The festival will feature a rich lineup of activities, including:

• Gourmet seafood experiences showcasing Lagos’ finest local cuisines
• Live cooking demonstrations and tastings led by top chefs
• Market tours, cultural exhibitions, and workshops
• Networking sessions for seafood traders, entrepreneurs, and investors

With its dual focus on aquaculture and culinary tourism, the Lagos Seafood Festival 2025 aligns with the state’s broader T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda, aimed at transforming Lagos into a global tourism and business destination.

It also serves as a strategic campaign to promote the state’s aquatic assets, encourage sustainable business practices, and reinforce its reputation as a maritime powerhouse in West Africa.

“This initiative is not just a win for seafood businesses, but a significant boost to the maritime economy,” Aregbe said. “We are positioning Lagos as a global hub for culinary tourism while supporting long-term economic growth.”

By linking heritage with innovation, and tradition with trade, the Lagos Seafood Festival is poised to leave a lasting mark—elevating local communities, attracting global interest, and celebrating the bounty of Lagos’ waters.