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By Moses Akaigwe
Preparations are gathering momentum for the 20th Lagos Motor Fair and 13th Africa AutoParts Expo as more local and international companies confirm their participation in the exhibition scheduled for March 17 to 19, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The three-day event is expected to bring together leading brands in automobiles, spare parts, accessories, lubricants, additives, financial services, insurance and security technologies to showcase a wide range of modern products, innovations and services.
Chairman of the Organising Committee and Managing Director of BKG Exhibitions Limited, Mr. Ifeanyi Agwu, disclosed this during a media briefing in Lagos, noting that the event continues to attract strong interest from industry stakeholders across the globe.
According to him, the Lagos Motor Fair has evolved into a major international automotive marketplace where both indigenous and foreign companies display their capabilities while exploring new business opportunities.
Agwu revealed that more Nigerian companies have recently confirmed their participation, joining over 100 foreign firms already registered for the exhibition.
He said companies from countries such as Turkey, China, India, Germany and the United Arab Emirates, are expected to participate, presenting world-class automotive products and services.
The exhibition will feature a broad range of segments, including passenger cars, buses, trucks, spare parts, lubricants, accessories, financial services and automotive technologies.
“Virtually all the major brands in automobiles, spare parts, lubricants, financial services and insurance, as well as regulatory and policy-making agencies, are expected at this year’s fair. The response from industry stakeholders has been very encouraging,” Agwu said.
He added that the 2026 edition will also witness a strong presence from members of the Motorcycle Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and the Automotive Local Content Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (ALCMAN), following recent strategic partnerships with the organisers.
Agwu noted that the exhibition provides an important platform for showcasing the capabilities and growth potential of Nigeria’s automotive industry while encouraging new investments into the sector.
Despite the economic challenges facing the automotive industry and the wider Nigerian economy, the organisers said they remain committed to sustaining the event as a forum for dialogue, collaboration and investment promotion.
“For more than a decade, the Lagos Motor Fair has served as a unique forum for assessing the capacity and future potential of Nigeria’s automotive sector. It remains one of the few platforms where industry stakeholders, policymakers, investors and consumers interact directly and exchange ideas that shape the sector’s future,” he said.
To broaden participation, the organisers said efforts have been intensified to attract institutional buyers, trade professionals, industry associations and individual consumers.
Agwu explained that the exhibition would also highlight the significant investment opportunities within Nigeria’s automotive industry and encourage both existing and prospective stakeholders to take advantage of the platform.
As part of efforts to position Nigeria as a regional automotive hub, invitations have also been extended to trade groups and professional associations across West and Central Africa through the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
“Our vision is to position Nigeria’s auto parts market as a major production, distribution and trading hub for West, Central and East Africa, with the long-term goal of serving the entire continent,” he said.
With the support of international partners in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, China and India, more than 100 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and dealers in auto parts and accessories are expected to participate in the exhibition.
The organisers said special emphasis is being placed on the spare parts segment because of its strong potential to stimulate cottage industries and create significant economic multiplier effects.
“Our focus on the spare parts sector is deliberate. It is aimed at encouraging the development of local manufacturing and strengthening value chains within the automotive ecosystem,” Agwu explained.
He added that bringing global manufacturers to Lagos will enable Nigerian and regional spare parts dealers to establish direct and lasting business relationships with original producers.
Beyond the exhibitions and networking sessions, visitors to the three-day event can also expect an engaging experience, with participating companies planning promotional activities, such as product demonstrations, gift items, lucky dips and other interactive attractions.
According to the organisers, the fair has been designed to cater for industry professionals, business visitors and members of the general public, with each day featuring activities aimed at making the event both informative and entertaining.
“Visitors and exhibitors should expect an exciting and memorable experience. This year’s edition promises to set a new benchmark for automotive exhibitions in sub-Saharan Africa,”
