Ministry of Industry and SMEs, Abia State Partners with Made in Nigeria Project Office for National Products Fair 2026

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Ministry of Industry and SMEs, Abia State Partners with Made in Nigeria Project Office for National Products Fair 2026

The Ministry of Industry and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Abia State, in collaboration with the Project Office of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project, is calling on manufacturers, entrepreneurs, SMEs, cooperatives, artisans, and innovators to participate in the National Products Fair 2026, scheduled to hold from 22nd to 27th September 2026 at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Umuahia, Abia State.

The National Products Fair is a flagship initiative designed to promote indigenous industries, showcase the quality of Made-in-Nigeria products, and connect local businesses with investors, distributors, buyers, and development partners from across Nigeria and beyond.

A Platform for Economic Growth

The fair will provide participants with an exceptional opportunity to:

  • Showcase locally manufactured products and services.

  • Promote Nigerian brands to a wider audience.

  • Connect with potential investors and business partners.

  • Access new domestic and international markets.

  • Strengthen business networks and commercial partnerships.

  • Increase brand visibility and market competitiveness.

The event supports the Federal Government's Nigeria First Policy, which prioritizes local production, encourages the patronage of Nigerian-made goods, and promotes sustainable industrial development.

Why Abia State?

Abia State has earned a reputation as one of Nigeria's leading centres for manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Home to the renowned Aba industrial cluster, the state continues to demonstrate its capacity to produce high-quality products that compete successfully in both local and international markets.

Hosting the National Products Fair in Umuahia further reinforces Abia's strategic role in advancing Nigeria's industrialisation agenda and promoting indigenous enterprise.

Invitation to Exhibitors

Manufacturers, SMEs, startups, agro-processors, technology companies, fashion designers, leather producers, pharmaceutical companies, creative entrepreneurs, and service providers are encouraged to register and secure exhibition spaces.

Participation in the fair offers businesses an opportunity to expand their customer base, explore investment opportunities, and contribute to the growth of Nigeria's productive economy.

Registration and Enquiries

Interested exhibitors and stakeholders can obtain further information through the Project Office.

Project Office
National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project
Ministry of Industry and SMEs, Abia State

Office Line: 07035229118

National Products Fair Account Details

Account Name: National Product Fair Account Abia
Bank: Signature Bank
Account Number: 2000541838

Building a Stronger Nigeria Through Local Production

The National Products Fair 2026 is more than an exhibition, it is a movement to celebrate Nigerian innovation, encourage investment, empower businesses, and promote products proudly made in Nigeria.

The Ministry of Industry and SMEs, Abia State, and the Project Office of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project invite all stakeholders to be part of this landmark event as Nigeria continues to build a stronger, more competitive, and self-reliant economy through local production and industrial excellence.

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