Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has guaranteed full governmental backing to ensure the upcoming 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards ceremony in the commercial capital is staged flawlessly.
The Governor gave the assurance on Sunday during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, where he met with a visiting CAF delegation headed by Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Project Lead for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly. Sanwo-Olu promised top-tier support across critical operational areas, including security frameworks, logistical coordination, branding, and venue access.
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Highlighting Lagos’ standing as a premier African epicenter for commerce, entertainment, culture, and technology, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the state’s vast economic strength and vibrant youth demographic make it an ideal setting for high-profile international events. He added that the state is committed to offering a world-class experience to visiting football dignitaries, leveraging the occasion to showcase its warm hospitality and organisational capacity.
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Emeruwa explained that the five-day inspection mission aimed to assess proposed venues and evaluate logistical preparedness for both the awards gala in Lagos and the accompanying CAF General Assembly in Abuja. Scheduled for December 7, the prestigious ceremony honours the continent’s finest footballers, coaches, and national teams, drawing global figures from across African football and FIFA.
The CAF delegation also requested strategic collaboration with the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) to drive extensive publicity across the metropolis, while proposing that state authorities lead the ceremony’s security operations in close partnership with CAF’s internal security team.
