National Products Fair 2026 Calls on Nigerian Businesses to Showcase Local Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence

The National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office initiative of The Presidency has officially opened registration for exhibitors to participate in the National Products Fair, Expo, Exhibition and Economic Forum 2026, inviting manufacturers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and business owners from across the country to showcase their products and services.

Scheduled to take place from 22nd to 27th September 2026 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, the event is expected to bring together businesses, investors, policymakers, development partners, and consumers in a nationwide effort to promote indigenous production, strengthen Nigerian brands, and stimulate economic growth.

A Platform for Nigerian Businesses

The National Products Fair provides an opportunity for businesses across multiple sectors to exhibit their products, build brand visibility, and explore new markets.

The organizers are inviting participation from:

• Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

• Product owners.

• Manufacturers.

• Inventors and innovators.

• Product fabricators.

• Branding companies.

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

• Agribusinesses.

• Service providers.

• Entrepreneurs and startups.

Businesses with products, goods, or services are encouraged to secure exhibition spaces and take advantage of the extensive networking and investment opportunities the event offers.

Promoting Made-in-Nigeria Products

The exhibition is designed to advance Nigeria's industrialisation agenda by encouraging greater patronage of locally manufactured goods while supporting domestic production and enterprise development.

By creating a marketplace where Nigerian businesses can connect directly with consumers, distributors, investors, and government institutions, the fair seeks to increase awareness of the quality, innovation, and competitiveness of Made-in-Nigeria products.

The initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to reduce import dependence, expand local manufacturing, and strengthen Nigeria's position as a production-driven economy.

Driving Investment and Economic Development

Beyond product exhibitions, the event will also feature an Economic Forum aimed at facilitating discussions on industrial growth, investment opportunities, innovation, export promotion, and sustainable economic development.

The forum is expected to attract stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, creating opportunities for strategic partnerships, business expansion, technology transfer, and access to finance.

Such engagements play an important role in fostering an enabling environment for entrepreneurship and industrial development.

Supporting National Brand Development

The National Products Fair forms part of the broader mission of the Made in Nigeria Project Office to promote national brands and encourage the production of high-quality goods that can compete in domestic and international markets.

Strengthening Nigerian brands contributes to:

• Increased local manufacturing.

• Job creation.

• Export diversification.

• Industrial competitiveness.

• SME development.

• Economic resilience.

By showcasing successful local enterprises, the initiative also inspires innovation and encourages greater investment in productive sectors of the economy.

Opportunities for Exhibitors

Participating businesses stand to benefit from:

• Increased brand visibility.

• Direct engagement with buyers and investors.

• Market expansion opportunities.

• Product demonstrations and launches.

• Business-to-business networking.

• Access to policymakers and development institutions.

• Potential distribution and export partnerships.

For startups and emerging businesses, the event offers a valuable platform to introduce innovative products to a broader audience and establish strategic commercial relationships.

Looking Ahead

As Nigeria continues its drive toward industrialisation and economic diversification, initiatives such as the National Products Fair, Expo, Exhibition and Economic Forum 2026 play a vital role in promoting local enterprise and strengthening the country's manufacturing ecosystem.

With exhibitors expected from across Nigeria, the event promises to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and indigenous production while creating new opportunities for investment, collaboration, and business growth.

The organizers encourage manufacturers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and business owners to register early and secure exhibition spaces for what is expected to be one of Nigeria's leading platforms for promoting Made-in-Nigeria products and advancing the vision of a stronger, more competitive, and production-driven economy.