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Nigeria has been officially announced as the host of the 2027 edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), with Lagos confirmed as the host city. The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of IATF2025 in Algiers, where the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, received the IATF flag on behalf of the country.
Speaking on the milestone, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council and former President of Nigeria, highlighted the fair’s legacy.“Since its inception, the IATF has rotated across our continent, leaving its unique legacy and improving with each host nation. Today, we continue this proud tradition by announcing Nigeria as host for IATF2027,” Obasanjo said.
Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the AfCFTA Secretariat, the IATF is a premier platform designed to deepen intra-African trade, unlock investments, and strengthen Africa’s integration into global value chains.
The trade fair plays a central role in advancing the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by creating a single continental marketplace for goods and services. It also provides businesses, governments, and investors with a unique space to showcase products, network, and close deals.
Through Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) exchanges, the fair enables direct engagement between key stakeholders, fostering opportunities for collaboration and long-term partnerships.
With Lagos preparing to host the 2027 edition, Nigeria is set to welcome the world to a platform that not only celebrates Africa’s economic potential but also reinforces its vision of a more connected, competitive, and prosperous continent.
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