On Monday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu flagged off the maiden version of the Lagos Purchasing Pageant, Africa’s largest 72-hour continuous purchasing expertise, on the Mobolaji Johnson Enviornment in Onikan, Lagos.
The organisers say it guarantees extraordinary nonstop purchasing and leisure from 23 to 25 December.
Gbenga Omotoso, the commissioner for Info and Technique, stated that the Purchasing Pageant would additional reinforce the state’s place as Africa’s main hub for commerce, creativity, and leisure.
He added that the pageant would ship an unmatched purchasing expertise, with offers, reductions, dance, music, meals, trend, model engagement, and product sampling alternatives for Yuletide residents and vacationers.
“The Lagos Purchasing Pageant will function rigorously chosen distributors providing varied merchandise, together with trend, electronics, magnificence gadgets, residence decor, gourmand meals, and extra. Whether or not you’re in search of the proper vacation items, the most recent devices, or distinctive trend gadgets, you’ll uncover one thing particular at each flip,” Mr Omotoso said.
He disclosed that the Purchasing Enviornment would function a Youngsters’s Arcade, which could have manufacturers comparable to Indomie and Kellogg’s catering to youngsters in a protected setting, beneath the supervision of the Lagos State Security Commissions Security Marshals, different caregivers and volunteers.
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The governor likened the Lagos Purchasing Pageant to comparable festivals in Istanbul, Turkey and Dubai, UAE.
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He stated the pageant would additional consolidate town’s standing as a significant industrial hub and leisure capital on the continent.
“The Lagos Purchasing Pageant is extra than simply an occasion; it represents a fusion of commerce and leisure. It won’t solely help native companies and create alternatives but additionally showcase the colourful spirit of Lagos, positioning our state as a hub for tourism, commerce and leisure in Africa”, the governor posted on his official X deal with.
Billed because the spotlight of the festive season, the Purchasing Pageant will function a few of Nigeria’s largest music stars throughout generations, together with Adekunle Gold, Wande Coal, Teni, BNXN, and new hit makers comparable to Younger Jon and Ayo Maff.
High deejays like DJ Neptune and DJ Six Seven will spin the wheels in what guarantees to be a 72-hour blaze of nonstop leisure.
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The organisers assured company of free entrance to the purchasing enviornment, whereas attendance on the leisure enviornment will probably be strictly via prior registration on the pageant web site, www.lagosshoppingfestival.com, for efficient crowd management.
The Lagos Purchasing Pageant, powered by the Lagos State Authorities in collaboration with Chain Reactions Africa, is supported by main manufacturers, together with Zenith Financial institution, Tolaram Group, First Financial institution, and Guinness.
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