Lagos Motor Fair @20: Autoparts Leaders’ Summit Returns as Global OEMs Storm Nigeria

Lagos Motor Fair @20: Autoparts Leaders’ Summit Returns as Global OEMs Storm Nigeria

LAGOS — Momentum is gathering for the 20th Lagos Motor Fair and 13th Africa Autoparts Expo, with organisers promising a landmark edition that will redefine West Africa’s premier automotive exhibition.

The three-day event is scheduled for March 17 to 19, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, and is expected to draw key players from across the global automotive value chain.

Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, Chairman of the Organising Committee and Managing Director of BKG Exhibitions Limited, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Agwu, described the forthcoming edition as a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s automotive industry.

“We have curated a truly all-inclusive event to ensure a rewarding experience for every stakeholder,” Agwu said.

“This milestone 20th edition will stand out — richer in content, broader in participation, and deliberately structured to transform the fair from a trading platform into a catalyst for industrial and economic advancement.”

Leaders’ summit takes centre stage

A major highlight of the 2026 edition is the return of the Autoparts Market Leaders’ Conference/Summit after its successful debut last year. The high-level forum is designed to promote unity among traders, importers, distributors, manufacturers and policy influencers within Nigeria’s expansive automotive components market.

Under the theme, “Transforming the Automotive Component Parts Industry in Nigeria: Leadership Strategies for Growth and Sustainability,” the summit will examine strategies for reducing import dependence through expanded local manufacturing, building a central leadership framework to enhance coordination, forging strategic alliances with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and strengthening supply chains through structured bulk procurement systems.

With Nigeria widely regarded as a dominant force in Sub-Saharan Africa’s autoparts trade, the summit is expected to deepen collaboration and provide practical solutions for long-term growth.

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Participants will engage directly with OEMs, gain insights from industry experts, and explore scalable business strategies in an increasingly competitive market.

A truly global marketplace

Beyond the conference sessions, the exhibition floor will showcase the fair’s international reach. More than 100 OEMs from Asia, Europe and the Americas have confirmed participation, presenting cutting-edge vehicles, spare parts, lubricants, diagnostic tools, workshop equipment and emerging automotive technologies tailored to African markets.

Major vehicle manufacturers, auto dealers, financial institutions, insurers and oil and gas companies are also set to participate, reinforcing the event’s reputation as a comprehensive automotive marketplace.

Organisers said visitors would have access to information on auto financing, insurance packages, leasing options and fleet management solutions — critical enablers for businesses navigating current economic realities.

Commerce meets culture

In addition to policy dialogue and business networking, the fair will feature entertainment elements, including performances by popular artistes, cultural displays, model parades and a city road show to boost visibility and public engagement.

“We are celebrating two decades of resilience, innovation and partnership,” Agwu noted. “As we mark 20 years, we are not only reflecting on our journey but positioning the fair as a strategic driver of Nigeria’s industrial aspirations.”

He added that partnerships with key industry stakeholders, including MOMAN, have been consolidated to strengthen institutional support and expand the fair’s economic impact.

Over the years, the Lagos Motor Fair and Africa Autoparts Expo have evolved into a strategic convergence point for investors, policymakers, manufacturers and entrepreneurs. The 2026 edition is poised to reinforce that legacy — blending commerce, innovation, policy engagement and entertainment into a high-impact platform.

From March 17 to 19, all roads will lead to Victoria Island as industry leaders gather for three days of networking, deal-making and forward-looking conversations aimed at steering Nigeria’s automotive sector toward a more competitive and sustainable future.

 

Lagos Motor Fair @20: Autoparts Leaders’ Summit Returns as Global OEMs Storm Nigeria