Lagos Governor pledges support for 2026 CAF Awards

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged the state government’s full support for hosting the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards, scheduled for December 7 in Lagos.

During a visit to Lagos House in Marina, Sanwo-Olu met with a CAF delegation led by Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Project Lead for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly. The Governor assured the delegation that the state would prioritize essential arrangements, including security, logistics, branding, and venue access.

Sanwo-Olu highlighted Lagos’s status as a major African commercial, cultural, and technology hub, noting that its diverse and youthful population makes it well-suited for international events. He stated that the state aims to provide football stakeholders and international visitors with a positive experience to showcase Lagos’s hospitality and hosting capacity.