Lagos hosts 5th Open Day for Gardeners featuring Yemi Osinbajo

The 5th edition of the Open Day for Gardeners is scheduled to take place from August 28 to 30, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event serves as a community gathering for gardeners, conservationists, and nature-inspired businesses.

A major highlight of the program is the Annual Garden Seminar on August 28, featuring former Nigerian Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as the special guest speaker. The festival will include over 50 vendors offering plants, garden accessories, and home fragrances.

Additional activities include a Plant Swap led by Dr. Pamela Ajayi of The Dawn Project to promote urban biodiversity, a Handcrafter Garden, and a botanical showcase titled Flowers in Vase. The event also integrates the fashion industry through the Runway by Nature showcase, featuring various Nigerian designers.