The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has unveiled its new Buy Africa, Build Africa Festival initiative to spotlight African products and strengthen intra-continental trade, as it announced the 20th edition of the Abuja International Trade Fair.
According to a statement, the fair, scheduled to be held from September 25 to October 6, 2025, at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce premises, will run under the theme ‘Sustainability: Consumption, Incentives, and Taxation.’
President of the Chamber, Emeka Obegolu, stated that the event would present new opportunities for businesses, policymakers, and the international community. Obegolu spoke through Dr Aliyu Idi Hong, ACCI 2nd Deputy President and Chairman of the 20th edition of AITF.
“The 20th anniversary of the Abuja International Trade Fair is not just a celebration of longevity but a demonstration of the Chamber’s enduring commitment to promoting sustainable business growth,” Obegolu said.
“We are particularly excited to launch the ‘Buy Africa, Build Africa’ initiative, a visionary platform designed to market African products and services within the continent and globally, while driving intra-African trade and economic empowerment.”
Obegolu noted that BABA FEST will celebrate Africa’s creativity, talent, and entrepreneurial energy through live performances, fashion showcases, art exhibitions, investment sessions, and brand activations. He described the initiative as “a call to action for Africans to trade with Africa, invest in Africa, and build Africa.”
The ACCI disclosed that the 12-day fair will host over 100,000 participants, including representatives of government agencies, multinational firms, SMEs, diplomatic missions, and development partners. Exhibitions will span trade, agriculture, fintech, sustainable energy, transportation, environmental solutions, and the creative industries.
Panel sessions will also feature key stakeholders, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the National Council on Climate Change, relevant ministries, banks, and international agencies. The Chamber added that the fair would provide a dedicated platform for small businesses to access financing, partnerships, and visibility in local and international markets.
Obegolu noted that over the past 20 years, the Abuja International Trade Fair had attracted 2,500 exhibitors from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, facilitated billions of naira in trade deals, and collaborated with more than 40 diplomatic missions and trade agencies.
He urged business leaders, investors, policymakers, and the public to take part in this year’s edition, saying, “This 20th edition is a strategic platform to shape a sustainable and prosperous economic future for Nigeria and Africa.”
