By Emmanuel Thomas l Tuesday, Dec.02.25
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos is set to welcome the holiday season with a spectacular feast as the GTCO Food and Drink Festival stages its exclusive Holiday Edition on December 20th and 21st, 2025. Located at the bustling GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, this two-day event (10 am – 10 pm daily) promises to be a culinary climax to the year, blending festive cheer with Africa’s largest celebration of gastronomy and enterprise.
The GTCO Food and Drink Festival is more than just an event; it’s a vibrant cultural and economic platform.
While the larger, multi-day edition traditionally takes place in May, this December installment offers a concentrated burst of flavor and a perfect opportunity for last-minute holiday shopping from local entrepreneurs.
At its core, the festival serves a dual purpose:
Celebrating Culinary Diversity: It showcases the rich spectrum of food and drink from across Nigeria and the world, featuring everything from traditional local delicacies like Suya and unique West African cuisine to international gourmet desserts and mixology magic.
Promoting Enterprise: True to Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc’s (GTCO) vision, the festival offers free retail stalls to hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and drink sector.
This initiative provides a critical lifeline and a direct connection between local foodpreneurs and a vast, cosmopolitan audience.
