Detty December: Lagos Issues Waterfront Safety Tips For A Safe, Happy Celebration

Can Lagos Handle Another Detty December?

December has always represented a festive and communal atmosphere in Nigeria. Work closes, families reunite, and brands spike prices of goods to match the pockets of those who have been saving specifically for Christmas. Nigerians in the diaspora also come back to various parts of the country to reunite and enjoy a week or two of freedom. In cities like Lagos, the yearly return of Nigerians in the diaspora and other tourists has become a key fea…

Detty December: Lagos Issues Waterfront Safety Tips For A Safe, Happy Celebration

As Lagos slips fully into Detty December mode, with beaches buzzing, boat rides increasing, and waterfronts alive with festive energy, the Ministry of Waterfront Development (MWID) has issued a reminder to residents and visitors to stay safety conscious while enjoying the season. The advisory comes amid heightened holiday activities along lagoons, beaches, and coastal corridors, where crowds traditionally swell during the yuletide. Authorities s…