ACCI announces 21st Abuja trade fair focused on economy, trade, and taxation

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is gearing up for its 21st Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF), a significant event scheduled from September 25 to October 6, 2026. This year's fair, themed "Resilience: Trade, Taxation and the Economy," aims to bolster trade, attract investment, and foster crucial policy discussions around taxation and the broader economic landscape.

The ACCI highlighted that the AITF serves as a vital platform for businesses, investors, policymakers, and development partners to convene. They will engage with current economic challenges, display innovations, and explore avenues for growth across various economic sectors. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, First Deputy President of ACCI and Chairman of the Organising Committee, emphasized that the 2026 edition marks a key milestone in promoting enterprise development and economic cooperation within Nigeria and internationally.

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Businesses continue to navigate challenges arising from economic uncertainties, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, exchange rate volatility, evolving tax regimes, and rapid technological transformation. The Fair will therefore provide a strategic platform for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration aimed at strengthening business resilience and promoting sustainable economic growth.

Adesugba noted the fair's evolution into a premier multi-sectoral platform for trade and investment, drawing participants from across Africa and beyond. He explained that the theme directly addresses the pressures businesses face today, including inflation, volatile exchange rates, supply chain disruptions, and shifting tax regulations. The fair is designed to be a strategic venue for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration to enhance business resilience and promote sustainable economic expansion.

The event plans to feature over 500 exhibitors, display more than 10,000 products, and attract an estimated 100,000 visitors over its 12-day duration. Participants will include manufacturers, financial institutions, government agencies, diplomats, and investors. The ACCI Director General, Mr. Agabaidu Jideani, reiterated the fair's importance in promoting investment, innovation, and regional economic cooperation, underscoring the Chamber's dedication to strengthening the private sector and driving sustainable economic growth.

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The 2026 Abuja International Trade Fair will focus on promoting trade and investment opportunities, facilitating discussions on taxation reforms and their impact on businesses, showcasing innovative products and technologies, strengthening Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) engagements, encouraging economic diversification, and providing a platform for policy advocacy between the private sector and government institutions.