The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in partnership with Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) and African Coconut Heritage Initiative (AFRICOCO), has concluded plans to stage the biggest coconut fiesta across Africa tagged ‘Agunkefest 2021’, in Badagry, between Thursday 25th and Saturday 27th of November, 2021.
A release signed by the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, said the fiesta is geared towards preservation, promotion and development of coconut heritage of Lagos State.
He highlighted activities slated for the annual coconut festival celebration to include: coconut tree planting, coconut stakeholders and economic forum, coconut value exchange, exhibition tours, coconut cooking demonstration, coconut fashion show, schools arts, crafts and painting competitions, beach soccer community competitions, AGUNKEFEST Community Carnival show and cultural/musical performances.
