The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) has formalized a partnership as an Institutional Partner for Agrofood Nigeria 2026, the premier international trade exhibition in West Africa dedicated to the agro-allied, food, beverage, and packaging sectors.
This alliance underscores NACCIMA’s essential contribution to advancing Nigeria’s trade, industrial, and agricultural sectors. It complements Agrofood Nigeria’s objective to stimulate innovation, attract investment, and promote sustainable development within these industries.
By joining forces, Nigerian enterprises will benefit from increased opportunities to forge international collaborations, gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, and present homegrown innovations throughout the agrofood and packaging supply chains.
Olusola Obadimu, NACCIMA’s director general, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Partnering with Agrofood Nigeria 2026 opens doors for our members to engage with global markets, adopt innovative solutions, and significantly contribute to the transformation of Nigeria’s agrofood and related sectors. This collaboration reinforces NACCIMA’s dedication to fostering commerce, industry, and sustainable business growth.”
Paul Maerz, managing director of fairtrade Messe, the event organizer, remarked, “We are proud to have NACCIMA on board as our Institutional Partner for the 2026 event. Their participation strengthens Agrofood Nigeria’s position as a driving force for business expansion and industrial progress. Together, we aim to build a dynamic platform that encourages investment, trade, innovation, and sustainable development in Nigeria’s food and packaging industries.”
Set to take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, in Lagos, Agrofood Nigeria 2026 will gather key players such as manufacturers, suppliers, policymakers, investors, and innovators from over 16 countries.
The event will serve as a vital forum for collaboration and strategic partnerships aimed at overcoming challenges and unlocking new prospects within Nigeria’s burgeoning agrofood and packaging sectors.
Nigeria continues to be one of the fastest-growing markets for food and packaging technology investments across Africa and the Middle East, with a consistent annual growth rate of 4.2% recorded between 2016 and 2023 (VDMA).
With its population expected to surge from 235 million in 2025 to 411 million by 2050, Nigeria’s need for sustainable investments in food production, processing, and packaging is more critical than ever to meet future demands.
In 2023, Nigeria imported €304 million worth of food and packaging technology, ranking it as the second-largest investor in Africa after South Africa.
The Nigerian food sector is forecasted to reach approximately $233.53 billion by 2025, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate of 10.76% from 2025 through 2030 (Statista).
Additionally, Nigeria ranks as the fourth-largest investor in packaging technology on the continent, with imports totaling €139 million in 2023 (VDMA).
