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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned the Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, in the Onikan area of Lagos Island. L-R: Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe; HRH Erelu Abiola Dosunmu; Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Visual Artist, Dotun Popoola; Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka; Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Sam Eugbe; Centre Director, J Randle Centre, Qudus Onikeku and Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Kayode Robert during the official unveiling of the Eyo Monument at the J.Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan, on Friday, 26 December 2025. He described the nearly 40-foot-high Eyo monument as a powerful symbol of Lagos’ heritage and a major boost to the state’s cultural touris...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday received the  Opambata of the Eyo as the ceremonial rites kicks off towards the festivity proper billed for Saturday, December 27th. Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right) presented with the Opambata by the Akinsiku of Lagos, Chief Adebola Dosunmu  during the Ijade Eyo Procession, at Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday. Speaking at  the Ijade Opa Eyo procession at Lagos House, Marina,  Governor Sanwo-Olu  said the Eyo festival provides a platform to showcase Lagos not only as Nigeria’s economic and commercial hub but also as a beacon of culture and tourism, worthy of local and international attention. The Olori Eyo, White Cap chiefs, traditional leaders and participants paid homage to Governor Sanwo-Olu and representatives of important personalities to be honoured with this year's Eyo festival. Those to be honoured with this year's Eyo festival are the late Iy...