Federal Government has formally endorsed Africa’s premium continental fashion platform, the Meet Africa Fashion Festival (MAFEST), pledging full institutional support to ensure the successful hosting of the 2026 edition in Nigeria.
The endorsement of the Presidency was conveyed to the President and Convener of MAFEST, Mr. Charles Ozoemena, through an official letter dated March 2, 2026.
The letter was signed by Ifiok Abia, Director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary (Political and Economic Affairs Office), on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
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In the correspondence, the Presidency acknowledged the strategic importance of the festival and its alignment with national development priorities. According to the letter:
“The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has carefully considered your request and commends the initiative, particularly its objectives of promoting Africa’s creativity, innovation and the economic potentials of the fashion and textile industry in the country. In this regard, the SGF has endorsed the 2026 edition of MAFEST.”
To ensure effective participation and seamless delivery of MAFEST 2026, the SGF designated the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy as the lead coordinating ministry.
The Ministry was mandated to liaise with other relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the limits of their statutory responsibilities to facilitate collaboration and participation.
The SGF further advised the MAFEST organisers to work closely with the lead Ministry to coordinate engagement with relevant federal agencies as well as authorities of the Federal…
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