FOLLOWING the emergence of Nigerian economy from the recession as well as the success story recorded by AfricaBuild Lagos this year, Fairtrade announces the 3 rd edition of AfricaBuild Lagos which will take place from 6 to 8 March 2018 at the Landmark Center in Lagos. The event has become the leading international building and interior trade fair in Nigeria.
According to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, the country managed to emerge from the recession while GDP in the second quarter of 2017 increased by 0.55% in real terms compared to the previous year. Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa with an estimated GDP of 401 billion USD (gtai) in 2017 and is expected to become one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2050.
Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa with an estimated GDP of 401 billion USD (gtai) in 2017 and is expected to become one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2050
Given these facts and after the great success of the show in 2017, it is not surprising that the German fairtrade Messe organizer announces the 3 rd edition of the show AfricaBuild Lagos to be held from March 6 to 8, 2018 at the Landmark Center Lagos.
The event will bring together building and interior professionals from Nigeria and showcase products from international manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. The range of exhibits is vast: architectural facades, bathroom and sanitary equipment, construction materials and equipment, air-conditioning equipment, construction machinery and equipment, flooring, doors and automation, hardware and tools, heating and water supply, paints and coatings, windows and profile systems.
Conference Program
AfricaBuild Lagos 2018 will be complemented by presentations and lectures. The opening session is scheduled for 6 March and will bring together leading figures from politics and trade.
Strong institutional support
AfricaBuild Lagos 2018 is supported by: The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and the States of ECOWAS; Advantage Austria; AHK Nigeria-Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria; FOCI-Federation of the Construction Industry in Nigeria; ICEX-Spanish Embassy; NGBA-Nigeria-German Business Association; Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Economy.
