Lagos International Trade Fair Aims to Attract 1 Million Visitors and Boost Economic Activities

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is gearing up for its 39th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), which will take place from November 7 to 16 at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The fair aims to attract one million visitors and boost economic activities, with significant interest already shown by exhibitors and participants from various countries. The event promises to be bigger than the 2024 edition, which featured participants from 15 countries.

Key Takeaways:

• The 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair aims to attract one million visitors and boost economic activities.
• The fair will feature participants from various countries, including the 15 countries that participated in the 2024 edition.
• The event will host multiple specialized fairs, including the African International Chocolate Show Lagos and the International Paper Publishing and Printing Expo (IPPPEX).
• The fair will have a children's corner, tech hub, Africa hall, United Asia International Exhibition, and Women's Day Black Friday.
• Entry into the fair will be free for the entire 10-day period.
• The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will also be celebrated at the fair, marking its 50th anniversary.

Statistics:

• Average visitors to the fair: 350,000.
• Number of exhibitors: over 2,000.
• Countries participating in the 2024 edition: 15.
• Expected number of visitors for the 2025 edition: one million.
• Duration of the fair: 10 days (November 7-16).
• Location of the fair: Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

Sources:

• News Agency of Nigeria, 25 September 2025
• Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) press conference, headed by Mr. Abimbola Olashore
• The 1975 ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme
• Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 50th anniversary