The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Africa, the continental umbrella body for Nigerians resident across Africa, is pleased to announce the commencement of preparations for a landmark Products Sales and Exhibition scheduled to take place in Dakar, Senegal, from February 23rd to 27th, 2026.

The announcement was made by the Chairman of NIDO Africa, Professor Jude Osakwe, who emphasized that the event is strategically designed to unlock new continental market opportunities for Nigerian goods and services.

This ambitious five-day exhibition will serve as a crucial platform to facilitate the marketing of high-quality Nigerian products outside the country’s borders, aligning directly with NIDO’s core mandate of contributing to national development.

In his statement, Professor Osakwe highlighted the exhibition’s primary objective: to assist local manufacturers, particularly those in the Agro-Allied, Fashion, and Beauty industries, to showcase their products, secure partnerships, and connect with marketers and buyers from across the African continent.

“This project is a direct realization of one of the fundamental objectives for which NIDO was established,” stated Professor Osakwe. “We are committed to doing everything within our power to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria to open up viable market channels for their products across Africa, leveraging the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).”

The Dakar exhibition is expected to attract a diverse audience, including international investors, regional distributors, trade delegates, and high-level government officials, turning the Senegalese capital into a temporary hub for Nigerian enterprise.

Professor Osakwe also took the opportunity to commend the unwavering support provided by the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

“We extend our deepest gratitude to the Chairman of NiDCOM, Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, for her exceptional support and encouragement throughout the initial phases of preparation,” Professor Osakwe added. “Her dedication has been instrumental in laying a solid foundation for this significant continental project.”

NIDO Africa calls on all interested Nigerian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders in the targeted industries to begin preparations and look forward to detailed registration and participation information, which will be released shortly.

The Dakar 2026 Exhibition marks a decisive step by the Nigerian Diaspora community in Africa to actively promote economic integration and boost the visibility and competitiveness of Nigerian products on the global stage.

NIDO Africa says it invites all interested Nigerian manufacturers, producers, and businesses across all sectors (Manufacturing, Agro-Allied, Fashion, and Beauty, food and many more) seeking to expand their market reach into West Africa and beyond, to participate in this landmark event.