Cross section of speakers at the press conference held in Lagos on the 2026 Edo carnival, on Thursday. Photo: Wale Akinselure
The Edo State Government said it is seeking to make the state Nigeria’s leading cultural tourism destination through the Edo Carnival 2026.
The Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Planning Committee for the carnival, Emmanuel Okoebor, disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference in Lagos to unveil plans for the second edition of the event.
Okoebor said the carnival would showcase Edo’s cultural heritage while promoting Benin City as a destination for major cultural and entertainment events.
Okoebor said, “Our vision is to build a carnival that belongs to the people, reflects the soul of Edo, welcomes the world and leaves a lasting economic, cultural and social impact.
