Nigeria’s Agro & Plastics Expo Breaks Records
10th Edition Sees Massive Growth, Solidifying West Africa's Innovation Hub
The 10th edition of Agrofood and Plastprintpack Nigeria recorded an impressive 18.5 per cent increase in attendance and participation compared to previous editions, its Organiser, Fairtrade Messe, said.
Paul Maerz, Managing Director, Fairtrade Messe, said on Wednesday in Lagos that the event attracted more exhibitors, trade visitors, panelists, and delegates across West and Central Africa.
Maerz said the increase in professional participation at the three-day event in Nigeria further solidified the country’s position as the region’s premier hub for agrofood and plastics, printing, and packaging innovation.
According to him, the exhibition highlighted world-class technologies and solutions shaping Nigeria’s industrial future.
He noted that this year, Germany took the spotlight as guest of honour, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to Nigeria’s industrial advancement.
Maerz also revealed that the exhibitors reported increased international reach, welcoming trade visitors from all regions of Nigeria and neighbouring West and Central African markets.
“Industry stakeholders engaged in thousands of targeted business discussions, while the conference featured forty-two sessions with ninety speakers.
“They offered invaluable insights into key trends, policy frameworks, and investment opportunities across the board, and participants agreed that this was the best edition yet.
“The success of the 10th edition confirms Lagos as the heartbeat of trade and innovation in West Africa.
“The presence of influential decision-makers from government and the private sector reflects the urgency to find sustainable, scalable solutions across the agrofood and plastprintpack value chains,” he said.
Maerz announced the Netherlands as the official guest of honour for the 2026 edition.
This development, he stated, reflected the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the Dutch Government in the agrofood sector.
He added that the move would further spotlight Dutch expertise in sustainable agriculture and food systems, opening new pathways for collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange.
The Fairtrade Messe boss also announced that the next edition of Agrofood and Plastprintpack Nigeria would take place from March 24 to March 26, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. (NAN)
