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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of the state government’s readiness to host the 2026 CAF Awards, scheduled for December 7.
Sanwo-Olu gave this assurance while receiving a CAF delegation led by the Project Leader for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday.
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According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor said Lagos is committed to delivering a successful event, with priority attention to security, logistics, branding and venue access.
He stated that Lagos is fully committed to providing CAF officials, football stakeholders and international visitors with an unforgettable experience, noting that the event will further showcase the state’s unparalleled hospitality and capacity for global engagements.
“The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the full support of the State Government for the successful hosting of the prestigious Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards 2026 in Lagos on December 7.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu assured a CAF delegation that visited Lagos that key aspects including security, logistics, branding and access to venues would receive the necessary attention.
“He gave that assurance while receiving the delegation, led by the Project Leader for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday.
“The Governor described Lagos as a major commercial, cultural, entertainment and technological hub in Africa, highlighting its diversity, young population and economic importance as key assets in hosting international events.
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“He said Lagos was committed to providing CAF officials, football stakeholders and international visitors with a positive experience, adding that the event would provide an opportunity to showcase the state’s hospitality and capacity to host major international engagements.”
In his remarks, Dr. Emeruwa explained that the delegation is in Nigeria on a five-day mission to inspect the proposed venues and assess preparations for both the CAF Awards in Lagos and the CAF General Assembly in Abuja.
He described the CAF Awards as one of the continent’s premier annual showcases celebrating the best players, officials and national teams for their achievements over the past year.
The December 7 ceremony is expected to attract prominent figures from African and international football, including FIFA representatives and other global dignitaries. To ensure seamless execution, Emeruwa sought support from the Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA) for advertising and branding, along with a state-led security framework closely coordinated with the CAF security team.
