Lai Mohammed, Industry Leaders Back Standardisation at Nigeria Food Summit
Iyke Bede Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and other industry leaders have called for the standardisation of Nigerian gastronomy, saying the move would strengthen the country’s
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, a former Minister of Information and Culture, alongside industry leaders, advocated for the standardization of Nigerian cuisine during the Nigeria Food Summit 2026. The summit, held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, featured a two-day event that gathered policymakers, government officials, chefs, restaurateurs, and other stakeholders in Nigeria's food industry.
The summit, themed 'Gastronomy in Nigeria: Journey to Standardization,' aimed to strengthen the country's food systems, promote culinary tourism, and position Nigerian cuisine for greater global competitiveness. Mohammed, who is the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, delivered a keynote address emphasizing that standardizing Nigerian gastronomy is essential for nation-building, economic growth, and cultural diplomacy.
The Convener of the summit, Chef Captain Gbolabo Gibbs Adebakin, urged the discussions to translate into practical action, stressing that standardization should become an industry-wide practice through collaboration among various stakeholders. The summit drew nearly 1,000 participants and featured over 300 speakers, moderators, and panelists, along with numerous VIP guests, sponsors, exhibitors, and industry associations.
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