Sustainable infrastructure in focus as Elan Expo’s mega project confab kicks in

When construction and real estate industry stakeholders gather for the Elan Expo’s Mega Project Nigeria Expo 2026, sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in Nigeria will be the major focus of discussion.

Elan Expo is an international exhibition and event management company committed to creating world-class business platforms that connect industries, facilitate trade, promote investment and support economic development across Africa and other global markets.

This year’s edition of the expo is very special to the company, as it will mark the first decade of organizing it.

The company announced recently that preparations were in top gear for the expo, which is Nigeria’s premier infrastructure, construction, engineering and real estate exhibition, scheduled for August 25–27, 2026, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Jude Chime. Country Director, Elan Exhibitions West Africa, explained that this year’s edition, with the theme ‘Building the Future: A Decade of Infrastructure, Innovation and National Development,’ celebrates 10 years of connecting government and investors.

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Chime, who spoke at a press briefing in Laos, added that this edition also celebrates developers, contractors, engineers, manufacturers, consultants, financial institutions, and technology providers to drive sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in Nigeria.

“As we celebrate our 10th edition, we are proud of the impact Mega Project Nigeria Expo has made in advancing collaboration, promoting innovation and creating business opportunities across Nigeria’s built environment. This milestone is not just a celebration of our journey, but also a renewed commitment to supporting the nation’s infrastructure and housing agenda.”

Over the past decade, Mega Project Nigeria Expo has grown into a strategic platform for promoting investment, technology transfer, business networking and policy dialogue within Nigeria’s construction and infrastructure ecosystem.

This year’s Expo will feature an international exhibition, high-level conferences, investment forums, business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) meetings, product launches, networking sessions and strategic discussions focused on infrastructure financing, housing development, smart cities, sustainable construction and public-private partnerships.

This year’s event will be defined by strategic partnerships, and its major highlight is the strengthened collaboration with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) and the Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN).

These partnerships underscore the Expo’s commitment to supporting housing development, expanding access to mortgage finance, encouraging investment in the real estate sector and fostering stronger collaboration between developers, financial institutions and policymakers.

Chime disclosed that the organisers were also working closely with public institutions, professional bodies and private-sector stakeholders to ensure the event delivers meaningful outcomes that contribute to national development.

The 10th edition will also celebrate excellence, focusing on more than 100 outstanding individuals, professional associations, government institutions and private-sector organisations whose contributions have significantly advanced engineering, construction, infrastructure development and the growth of the Expo over the past decade.

The recognition programme will celebrate distinguished engineers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, technical excellence and professional service in their respective fields, while also acknowledging organisations and institutions whose partnership and support have been instrumental to the success of Mega Project Nigeria Expo during its first ten years.

The awards are intended to recognise excellence, inspire future innovation and celebrate the collective efforts of stakeholders who continue to shape Nigeria’s built environment.

Expected at the event are federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), state governments and commissioners, real estate developers, construction companies, architects, engineers and consultants, manufacturers and suppliers of building materials, property technology companies, financial institutions and mortgage banks, and development finance institutions,