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 the assurance while receiving a visiting CAF delegation led by the Project Lead 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 Governor’s Special Adviser 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 access to the venue.
He stated that Lagos is fully committed to giving CAF officials, football stakeholders, and international visitors an unforgettable experience, noting that the event will further showcase the state’s unmatched hospitality and capacity for global engagements.
“The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the State Government’s full support for the successful hosting of the prestigious 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Lagos on December 7.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu assured a CAF delegation visiting Lagos that key arrangements, including security, logistics, branding and venue access, would receive the necessary attention.
“He gave the assurance while receiving the delegation, led by the Project Lead 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 technology hub in Africa, highlighting its diversity, youthful population and economic significance as key assets for hosting international events.
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“He said Lagos had committed to giving CAF officials, football stakeholders and international visitors 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 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 finest players, officials, and national teams for their achievements over the past year.
The ceremony on December 7 is expected to draw prominent figures from African and international football, including representatives from FIFA and other global dignitaries. To ensure seamless execution, Emeruwa requested support from the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) for publicity and branding, alongside a state-led security framework coordinated closely with CAF’s security team.
