By Merit Ibe
The landmark 10th edition of the Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria fair saw a remarkable 18.5 percent increase in attendance, with 2,230 industry professionals participating.
This further solidifies its position as the region’s premier hub for agrofood and plastics, printing and packaging innovation.
The three-day event drew applause from exhibitors, trade visitors, panelists and delegates across West and Central Africa.
Held in Lagos, the 2025 edition set a new standard highlighting world-class technologies and solutions that shape Nigeria’s industrial future, from the national pavilions of Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, China and South Africa to Nigeria’s leading innovators.
This year, Germany took the spotlight as the guest of honour, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to Nigeria’s industrial advancement. 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 42 sessions with 90 speakers, offering invaluable insights into key trends, policy frameworks and investment opportunities. Across the board, participants agreed that this was the best edition yet.
Managing Director of fairtrade Messe, Paul Maerz, said: “The success of the 10th edition confirms Lagos as the heartbeat of trade and innovation in West Africa. This event continues to grow as a regional powerhouse. The presence of influential decision-makers from the government and the private sector reflects the urgency to find sustainable, scalable solutions across the agrofood and plastprintpack value chains.”
Looking ahead, the organisers announced The Netherlands as the official guest of honour for the 2026 edition, which reflects the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the Dutch Government in the agrofood sector. The move will further spotlight Dutch expertise in sustainable agriculture and food systems, opening new pathways for collaboration, investment and knowledge exchange.
The next edition of Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria will take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, once again in Lagos.