Nigeria–Bahrain Agro-Commodities & Food Expo 2026: Expanding Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Frontiers By Made in Nigeria Project office, Abuja

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Nigeria–Bahrain Agro-Commodities & Food Expo 2026: Expanding Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Frontiers By Made in Nigeria Project office, Abuja

The Nigeria–Bahrain Agro-Commodities and Food Expo 2026 is a strategic international trade exhibition designed to position Nigeria’s agricultural and agro-processed products within the Gulf market. Scheduled for April 1st–5th, 2026, the event will take place in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

The expo is organized by the National Brand Development in collaboration with the Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, operating under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

This initiative forms part of Nigeria’s broader economic diplomacy strategy to strengthen trade relations with Gulf nations while accelerating non-oil export growth.

Event Overview

  • Organizer: National Brand Development & Made in Nigeria Special Project Office (OSGF)

  • Date: April 1st – 5th, 2026

  • Venue: Manama, Bahrain

  • Flagship Highlight: Official unveiling of the Made in Nigeria Food Products Hub in Bahrain

The unveiling of the Food Products Hub represents a long-term market-entry strategy, creating a structured distribution and visibility platform for Nigerian food exports within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

Strategic Objectives

1. Promoting Nigerian Agro-Products

The expo will showcase:

  • Agricultural commodities (sesame, cocoa derivatives, grains, spices)

  • Processed and packaged food products

  • Artisanal and value-added agro goods

The goal is to increase Nigeria’s footprint in Bahrain’s retail, hospitality, and distribution sectors.

2. Reducing Export Rejection

One of the recurring challenges facing Nigerian exports is product rejection due to packaging, quality, and compliance issues. The expo emphasizes:

  • Standardization and certification

  • Proper labeling and packaging

  • Compliance with Gulf food safety standards

By aligning with international best practices, the initiative seeks to significantly reduce export rejection rates.

3. Economic Diplomacy & FDI Attraction

The Nigeria–Bahrain Expo serves as a diplomatic and investment bridge, aimed at:

  • Strengthening bilateral trade ties

  • Facilitating foreign direct investment (FDI) into Nigeria’s agro-processing sector

  • Encouraging joint ventures between Nigerian producers and Bahraini investors

This aligns with Bahrain’s investor-friendly environment and strategic Gulf market access.

4. SME Market Access

A core objective is empowering Nigerian SMEs by:

  • Providing structured access to Gulf distributors and buyers

  • Facilitating B2B meetings

  • Creating export-ready capacity through exposure and networking

The expo supports the broader vision of transforming Nigerian SMEs into globally competitive exporters.

Broader 2026 International Engagements

The Made in Nigeria Special Project Office is also spearheading other major trade platforms in 2026, including:

  • Nigeria–Singapore Summit with Aquatechnology Forum (June 15th–18th, 2026)

  • Abuja Expo 2025/2026, promoting the “Buy Nigeria” initiative and domestic industrialization

These events collectively reinforce Nigeria’s strategic pivot toward non-oil exports, industrial branding, and international trade expansion.

Institutional Base

The Made in Nigeria Special Project Office operates from The Shagari House, Three Arms Zone, Abuja, serving as a national coordination hub for export promotion, branding, and industrial development.

Conclusion

The Nigeria–Bahrain Agro-Commodities and Food Expo 2026 represents more than a trade exhibition, it is a strategic economic engagement platform. By combining product showcase, policy alignment, SME empowerment, and the unveiling of a permanent Food Products Hub, the initiative strengthens Nigeria’s presence in the Gulf market while advancing its non-oil export diversification agenda.

Through structured economic diplomacy and quality-driven export promotion, Nigeria continues to position itself as a competitive agro-industrial partner on the global stage.

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