Aduragbemi Omiyale
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
From Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28, 2024, foodies will converge on the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos for this year’s Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc Food and Drink Festival.
Over the three days, attendees can look forward to an array of culinary delights, from traditional African dishes to innovative fusion cuisines from other parts of the world.
The festival will also feature live cooking demonstrations, and tasting sessions, along with hundreds of food retailers showcasing a diverse range of mouth-watering offerings.
The highly-anticipated culinary festival, which is in its 7th edition this year, is widely recognised as Africa’s biggest food and drink festival, bringing together millions of food lovers and entrepreneurs to celebrate the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Africa with a vibrant display of flavours, aromas, and cultures.
In addition to its culinary offerings, the GTCO Food and Drink Festival is renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere. This year, organisers have curated an extensive lineup of activities for children, ensuring the festival is an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
A specially designed play area will keep the little ones entertained with games, interactive exhibits, and more.
As a new and exciting feature, the fair will introduce a children’s baking class, providing young aspiring chefs with a wonderful opportunity to discover the joys of baking and fostering creativity and confidence in the kitchen.
From decorating cupcakes to crafting their signature treats, children will unleash their culinary genius and develop valuable cooking skills in a fun and supportive environment.
“We are delighted to bring to our customers, exhibitors, and food lovers from across Africa and beyond, another edition of an event that is a celebration of not just food, but of the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that make African cuisine so unique.
“Our vision for curating this consumer-focused event is unchanging, particularly in light of the pressures that individuals and businesses are facing now.
“We hope to consistently create memorable moments for everyone, whilst providing a free, vibrant, and commercially viable platform for small food businesses in Nigeria to grow and thrive,” the chief executive of GTCO Plc, Mr Segun Agbaje, commented on the forthcoming event.
GTCO is a leading financial services group with banking operations in Nigeria, West Africa, East Africa, and the United Kingdom alongside new businesses in Payment, Funds Management, and Pension Fund Administration.
