Asia–Africa Summit 2026: Made in Nigeria Project Office Leads Strategic Nigeria–China Engagement

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Asia–Africa Summit 2026: Made in Nigeria Project Office Leads Strategic Nigeria–China Engagement

The Asia–Africa Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place from October 15th – 17th, 2026, in Shanghai, China.

While some references have mentioned Deqing, official promotional materials from the Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) and the Globe Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) confirm Shanghai as the primary host city for this specific timeframe.

Organized under the auspices of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), the summit represents a high-impact economic diplomacy platform designed to move beyond dialogue into measurable trade flows, industrial collaboration, and long-term investment outcomes.

Event Overview

  • Dates: October 15th – 17th, 2026

  • Location: Shanghai, China

  • Organizers: Made in Nigeria Project Office & Globe Chamber of Commerce & Industry

  • Mandate: Deepen Asia–Africa trade integration with a focus on Nigeria–China industrial cooperation

The summit is structured to deliver B2B, B2G, and G2G engagements, ensuring direct commercial outcomes and policy-level coordination.

Strategic Objectives

The Asia–Africa Summit 2026 is designed to:

  • Promote Made-in-Nigeria products in Asian markets

  • Attract investment into infrastructure, energy, and industrial clusters

  • Facilitate technology transfer and joint manufacturing ventures

  • Strengthen supply-chain linkages between Africa and Asia

Rather than serving as a ceremonial forum, the summit emphasizes transactional engagement, with structured matchmaking and sector-driven investment discussions.

Core Sectors & Priority Themes

1. Manufacturing & Industrialization

  • Showcasing Nigeria’s industrial capacity

  • Promoting co-production and technology partnerships

  • Advancing value-added manufacturing aligned with national policy

2. Energy & Solid Minerals

  • Investment opportunities in gas, renewables, and power infrastructure

  • Development of Nigeria’s solid mineral value chains

3. Trade & Logistics

  • Addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers

  • Improving export logistics efficiency

  • Enhancing port-to-market connectivity

4. Innovation & Smart Manufacturing

  • Digital industrial platforms

  • Automation and AI-enabled production

  • Smart supply-chain integration

Related 2026 Nigeria–China Milestones

The summit forms part of a broader Nigeria–China strategic engagement calendar in 2026:

2026 China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges

A year-long initiative focused on diversifying cultural, educational, and non-governmental cooperation channels.

Zero-Tariff Policy Implementation

China’s zero-tariff treatment for qualifying Nigerian exports is expected to significantly influence trade flows and investment structuring in 2026.

China Commodities Expo Nigeria

Scheduled for November 3rd – 5th, 2026, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, the expo will host over 250 Chinese manufacturers, strengthening bilateral commercial exchange.

Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP)

Ongoing efforts aim to scale bilateral trade to approximately $50 billion (350 billion RMB) by 2030, positioning Nigeria as a primary African gateway to Asian markets.

Strategic Significance

The Asia–Africa Summit 2026 represents a deliberate step toward structured economic integration between two high-growth regions. For Nigeria, it aligns directly with:

  • Industrialization policy

  • Non-oil export expansion

  • Infrastructure modernization

  • Global supply-chain participation

By anchoring the summit in Shanghai—China’s financial and commercial epicenter—the organizers signal a focus on investment depth, manufacturing scale, and long-term industrial cooperation.

Conclusion

With the Made in Nigeria Project Office driving coordination, the Asia–Africa Summit 2026 is positioned as a pivotal platform for redefining Africa–Asia economic engagement.

From October 15th to 17th, 2026, Shanghai will serve not just as a meeting point—but as a launchpad for deeper trade integration, industrial collaboration, and measurable investment outcomes between Nigeria, Africa, and Asia.

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