Sanwo-Olu, Whitemoney Exhibit Cooking Skills At Lagos Food Festival (PHOTOS)

The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the winner of the 2021 Season Six Big Brother Naija Reality TV Show, Whitemoney on Sunday displayed their culinary skills at the opening of the maiden edition of the Lagos Food Festival held at Justice Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island.

Clad in a black apron, the Governor set up the symbolic outdoor kitchen and prepared stir fried rice, the official meal of the occasion, in the full glare of the public.

Sanwo-Olu assisted the guest chef, Whitemoney to deliver the Lagos delicacy made from onion, smoked fish, mixed granules of bonga fish and crayfish, pepper and seasoning.

The audience roared in excitement, as the Governor and White Money served the hot meal to sensory panelists who confirmed the quality of the cuisine.

The State government in a statement said the event formerly known as Seafood Festival is an initiative of the Governor Sanwo-Olu led administration under the Ministry of Agriculture to exhibit local delicacies and agricultural commodities produced in Lagos for international market.

After declaring the event open, Sanwo-Olu moved round to have one-on-one engagements with tradesmen who brought their products for exhibition.

There were more than 300 different foods, drinks, aqua products and agricultural commodities exhibited at the event. There was also a variety of games for children on the field.

The Governor encouraged the sellers to take advantage of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to grow their businesses, noting that part of the event’s objectives was to boost the entrepreneurial spirit of the residents.

Sanwo-Olu said the administration remained committed to promoting growth of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), adding that his Government continually carried out reforms to ensure ease of doing business in Lagos.