Nigeria–Gulf States Agro-Commodities and Aqua-technology Forum 2026 (Powered by the Made in Nigeria Project Office)
Nigeria–Gulf States Agro-Commodities and Aqua-technology Forum 2026 (Powered by the Made in Nigeria Project Office)
Nigeria is advancing its non-oil export and production-led growth agenda through the Nigeria–Gulf States Agro-Commodities and Aqua-
technology Forum 2026, convened under the coordination of the Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAINPRO). The forum is scheduled to hold in Manama, Bahrain (2nd–3rd April 2026) and Muscat, Oman (19th–23rd April 2026).
This high-impact, multi-country engagement is designed to position Nigeria-made agricultural products, aquaculture outputs, and agro-industrial solutions directly within Gulf supply chains, while attracting capital, technology, and long-term off-take partnerships into Nigeria’s food and blue economy sectors.
Strategic Role of the Made in Nigeria Project Office
The Made in Nigeria Project Office plays a central role in structuring this forum as part of its broader mandate to:
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Promote Nigerian products and services in international markets
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Support value addition, branding, and export readiness
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Facilitate trade linkages, investment inflows, and technology transfer
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Strengthen Nigeria’s transition from commodity exports to industrial-scale production
Through this platform, MAINPRO is repositioning Nigerian agriculture and aquaculture as globally competitive, investment-ready sectors, aligned with international quality, sustainability, and halal standards relevant to Gulf markets.
Why Nigeria–Gulf Cooperation Matters
The Gulf States are among the world’s largest food importers, driven by climate constraints and rising population demand. Nigeria, by contrast, offers:
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Vast arable land and freshwater resources
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Strong comparative advantage in agro-commodities
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Expanding aquaculture and fisheries potential
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A growing focus on agro-processing and export-oriented manufacturing
The forum bridges these complementary strengths, creating a structured Nigeria–Gulf food security and investment corridor.
Core Focus Areas
1. Agro-Commodities, Processing & Export Development
Key value chains include:
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Cocoa, cashew, sesame, ginger, hibiscus, palm produce, grains, spices
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Food processing, packaging, and branding under “Made in Nigeria”
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Halal food certification and quality compliance
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Export logistics, cold-chain systems, and port integration
The emphasis is on shifting Nigerian exports from raw commodities to processed, branded, and contract-backed products.
2. Aqua-technology & Blue Economy Collaboration
Sessions and exhibitions will highlight:
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Commercial aquaculture (fish, shrimp, and seafood)
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Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
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Hatcheries, feed technology, and disease management
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Inland waterways and coastal fisheries development
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Sustainable marine resource utilization
The forum promotes joint Nigeria–Gulf aquaculture investments, combining Nigerian scale with Gulf technology and financing.
Manama, Bahrain | 2nd–3rd April 2026
The Bahrain segment will focus on policy alignment and investment frameworks, engaging:
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Government trade and food security agencies
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Sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors
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Food importers, distributors, and processors
Discussions will address trade facilitation, investment protection, and long-term supply agreements for Nigerian agro and aqua-culture products.
Muscat, Oman | 19th–23rd April 2026
The Muscat leg will emphasize commercial execution and technology transfer, featuring:
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B2B and B2G matchmaking sessions
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Product showcases and exhibitions
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Aquatechnology demonstrations
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Project pitch sessions for agro-processing and blue economy ventures
Oman’s logistics and re-export capacity makes it a strategic gateway for Made in Nigeria products into the wider Gulf and Asian markets.
Expected Outcomes
Under the leadership of the Made in Nigeria Project Office, the forum is expected to deliver:
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Long-term off-take agreements for Nigerian agro-commodities
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Joint ventures in agro-processing and aquaculture
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Increased non-oil export earnings
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Technology transfer and skills development
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Stronger Nigeria–Gulf food security partnerships
Advancing Nigeria’s Production and Export Agenda
The Nigeria–Gulf States Agro-Commodities and Aqua-technology Forum 2026 reflects a deliberate policy shift toward production, value addition, and export competitiveness. By anchoring the initiative within the Made in Nigeria Project Office, Nigeria reinforces its commitment to building resilient supply chains, attracting quality investment, and elevating Nigerian products on the global stage.
Focus: Agro-Commodities, Aqua-technology, Trade, Investment, Food Security
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