Open Day for Gardeners 2026 Features Yemi Osinbajo

The Open Day for Gardeners will take place from August 28 to 30, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre located at 270 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos. This annual event, now in its fifth edition, celebrates plants, gardens, and nature, attracting a diverse community of gardeners, conservationists, and families.

A key highlight will be the Annual Garden Seminar on August 28, featuring former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) as the special guest and seminar speaker. The event will host over 50 vendors offering a variety of plants, gardening supplies, and food.

Activities include a Plant Swap led by Dr. Pamela Ajayi, a Handcrafter Garden, and a fashion showcase titled Runway by Nature featuring Nigerian designers. Additionally, discussions will involve the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, and The Dawn Project, focusing on gardening's role in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.

The event aims to foster learning and connection among participants.