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The Oriental Hotel Lagos, on the 23rd of June, 2012 , will play host to eco-luminaries, celebrities, politicians, leaders from the technology, banking, telecoms, oil & gas and media sectors, in Nigeria’s premier green lifestyle events tagged Gorgeous and Green Gala. The Gorgeous and Green Benefit is a fundraiser for the Planting for Peace; 155 Million Tree Campaign, which aims to fight the ravaging effects of climate change in Nigeria. It also provides companies and individuals with the perfect avenue to promote their eco-products, interact with some of the country’s well-known advocates for the environment, and expose their commitment to sustainable business and manufacturing practices in a more eco-friendly manner. This glamorous Green Carpet event promises a gourmet dining experience by Celebrity chef Bilal Jamal Eddine, an Eco-Fashion show by renowned fashion designer, Mr. Adebayo Jones, with A-List Nollywood actors, musicians and models walking the runway. There will also be live musical performances from some of Nigeria’s finest artistes. Special guests of honour include; Hon. Minister of Environment, Mrs. Hadiza Mailafa, Hon. Minister of Tourism, Chief Edem Duke, Gov. Liyel Imoke of Cross River State , Sen. Bukola Saraki, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola, Prince Tonye Princewill & Chief Dele Momodu. The Gorgeous and Green Gala is supported by; FAB Magazine, Ovation International, Mode Men Magazine, Event Diary, !YNaija, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, NigeriaInfo FM, Nigezie, Prime Fashion TV, MNET, Chocolate City Group, Storm 360, Digital Web, Connectnigeria.com, Callamessenger and Doublekay Travel Services. Ecofest Nigeria’s mission is to reconnect humanity to the environment by addressing one of the greatest challenges facing humanity – Climate Change. Let’s Go Green!