President Tinubu Invites World To Motherland 2025 Festival

President Tinubu plans big for tourism, invites World to Motherland 2025 festival

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially invited the world to Nigeria this December 15-21, 2025, for the landmark Motherland 2025 Festival, a week-long cultural and economic celebration designed to unite Nigerians at home and abroad while positioning Nigeria as a premier global destination for tourism, investment, and creative industries.

In his address on May 29, while marking the second anniversary of his administration, President Tinubu noted the project aims to position Nigeria as a world class destination for tourism, investment and creative exchange.

“In the spirit of democracy and national renewal, we are preparing to welcome the world to Nigeria soon for the Motherland Festival. This landmark gathering will spotlight our rich heritage, dynamic creative industries, and the vibrant energy of our people. It will showcase Nigeria’s beauty through tourism, culture and innovation, inviting the world to rediscover our nation”.

“Motherland 2025 will bring together voices from across Africa and the diaspora, affirming Nigeria’s leadership in Africa and its commitment as a global partner ready to engage, inspire, and lead,” Tinubu said.

Organized by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy in collaboration with Discover Motherland Africa, the festival will take place in Lagos and Abuja, featuring immersive exhibitions, state pavilions, and curated tracks across business, entertainment, culture, innovation, and investment. Each Nigerian state will highlight its unique culture, tourism, and investment opportunities, creating a platform for meaningful connections and discovery.

Sharing her excitement about the project, the Honorable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa noted that “Motherland 2025 is a new era for tourism. This December, we are launching the Motherland 2025 Expo and Festival, a 7-day experience spanning Lagos and Abuja. While ‘Detty December’ has been a time of celebration, Motherland 2025 takes it further—fostering meaningful connections, discovery, and investment.”

The festival aims to strengthen the cultural bond global diasporan Africans have with home through professional networking opportunities, fashion marketplaces and emerging enterprises where participants can forge powerful collaborations.

As Nigeria prepares to welcome the world, the Motherland 2025 Festival signals President’s Tinubu’s commitment towards shaping Nigeria as a prime tourism destination while driving growth for the creative economy.