Visitors express joy as GTCO Food and Drink Festival enters second day

Second day of GTCO Food and Drink Festival gets more thrilling, captivating, as people salivate for more, vendors struggle to meet demands from ever surging number of families and friends especially youths who throng the festival arena to get a bite of the event foods from across continents all rolled into one, the GTCO Food and Drink Festival happening live in the Victoria Island of Lagos.

One of the visitors who simply identified himself as John expressed happiness over his experience at GTCO. He said, “I am enjoying every bit of it, the food, both local and continental, GTCO Food and Drink Festival has continued to improve. Last time I made an observation and suggestion as well that we need more chairs outside for people who just want to sit down to have a place to do so, and this year the seats are surplus, thanks to GTCO. Of course GTB has been a listening bank, that is why I bank with them.”

For, Agnes who came with his four children, it was all fun. The children had a wonderful day at the sports corner where the children frolicked and experienced the latest in modern amusement park offerings, The VR 360; VR Car Race, VR 360 Bike, VR Flying Machine and the Sniper were among the latest machines in the children sports arena, all indoors.

The second day also witnessed its own masterclasses, Saturday, May 2, 2026, which were handled by Andre Hueston Mack, showing what he does at Andre Hueston Mark’s World of Wine. Also participating was Taiji Maruyama, Dashi & Umami, The Foundation of Japanese Cuisine.

Then came Arbinder Dugal, the Dum Pukht with the Biryani Experience, and the last but definitely not the least, Saul Montiel, bringing Mexican cuisine.

First day of the event, Segun Agbaje, Group CEO, GTCO, has said that the company remains focused on delivering experiences that are thoughtful, inclusive, and memorable.

Agbaje made the statement to mark the commencement of the 2026 GTCO Food and Drink Festival beginning May 1 to May 3, in Victoria Island.

He said, “As we welcome thousands of food lovers, entrepreneurs and families to the 9th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, we remain focused on delivering experiences that are thoughtful, inclusive, and memorable. More importantly, we remain Committed to creating platforms that enable people to thrive, connect, and explore new possibilities.”

The iconic financial guru maintained that the company believes that the most meaningful experiences are those that bring people together. “The GTCO Food and Drink Festival is rooted in a simple belief that the most meaningful experiences are the ones that bring people together. Food, in its simplest form, does just that. It connects cultures, tells stories, and creates moments that linger long after the experience itself.

“Over the years, the festival has grown into more than a celebration of food. It has become a platform where creativity, enterprise, and community intersect, bringing together small businesses, emerging talent, and establish brands within a shared space of opportunity.

The theme for this year, “Everything Food and Drink”, reflects the depth and diversity of that experience. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to contemporary expressions of global cuisine, the festival offers a space where every flavour, every craft, and every story finds it’s place.

Agbaje added, “Beyond the experience itself, the festival remains a strong expression of our commitment to promoting Enterprise. By providing hundreds of food entrepreneurs with free retail platforms and access to a wider audience, we continue to create opportunities for growth, visibility, and long term Impact.”