Delta State government has endorsed and accepted to be the host state of the Meet Africa Fashion Festival (MAFEST) 2025, one of the most glamorous fashion shows in Africa.

The event is scheduled for April 24 and 26, 2025, in Asaba.

Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Darlington Nnamdi Ijeh revealed this in the letter addressed to the President of MAFEST Governing Council, Mr. Charles Ozoemena.

He said that the state government endorsed MAFEST because it aligns with the objective of the ministry to leverage culture, tourism, and creative economy as key contributors to the state’s economic growth.

Dr. Ijeh stated:
“The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is of the conclusion that the event is in line with the objective of the Ministry and unique since it will contribute to the growth of Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy through artistic excellence, and cultural exchange.

“Given the above, I wish to convey the endorsement of the Ministry to your organisation.”

The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism added that on the strength of the endorsement, his ministry would support the hosting of MAFEST with the necessary expertise to ensure its success.

“By this endorsement, the Ministry is committed to providing expertise support towards the success of the event where necessary,” he declared while wishing the organisers of MAFEST a successful outcome.

Commenting on the endorsement by the Delta State Government, Mr. Ozoemena thanked the State Government, assuring that the fashion show would be an event worth associating with.

“We are deeply grateful to the Delta State Government for their invaluable endorsement of our fashion show. MAFEST will not only showcase the richness of our cultural heritage as Africans and indeed, the rich culture of Delta people; it will also significantly boost the local economy through job creation, talent development, and revenue generation,” he affirmed.

MAFEST is being organised by Mena Communications Limited in collaboration with Vanguard Media Group and Modela Couture. It has the support of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDO Europe), Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Africa (NIDO Africa), NIDO UK South, and the Federal Ministry of Environment and Ecological Management.