Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, attended the closing ceremony of Lagos Fashion Week on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Victoria Island, Lagos.
The Governor commended the organisers for sustaining the event as one of Africa’s leading fashion platforms, noting that it continues to position Lagos as the continent’s fashion capital while promoting tourism, creating employment opportunities for young creatives and showcasing the State’s cultural heritage.
Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the creative industry through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, describing fashion as a key contributor to the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Development Agenda, tourism and economic growth.
Also speaking, Benson-Awoyinka described Lagos Fashion Week as more than a runway event, highlighting its role in empowering designers, promoting sustainability and showcasing local creativity to the global market. She reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for the fashion industry to thrive and strengthening fashion tourism.
The week-long event featured runway shows, designer presentations, retail exhibitions and masterclasses, attracting leading African and international designers, fashion enthusiasts, buyers, models, celebrities, government officials, industry leaders and members of the diplomatic community.