The high-level gathering, which has become one of the leading private sector platforms for Canada–Africa commercial engagement, will bring together stakeholders seeking stronger trade relations, investment opportunities and strategic partnerships across key sectors of the African economy.
Leading Nigerian financial institution Zenith Bank Plc has been confirmed as the Headline Sponsor of the conference, while Canadian companies expanding their footprint across Africa, including GardaWorld Security, are also backing the event.
Organisers say the conference comes at a crucial period in Canada–Africa relations, with increasing interest from Canadian businesses looking to expand into African markets and African enterprises seeking international capital, expertise and global access.
Nigeria, regarded as one of Africa’s largest economies and commercial hubs, is expected to play a central role in those discussions. With Lagos serving as a gateway to regional markets, the conference is projected to create opportunities for partnerships in infrastructure, mining, financial services, clean technology and large-scale development projects.
President of the Canada–Africa Chamber of Business, Garreth Bloor, said the Chamber has continued to strengthen commercial cooperation between both regions through decades of private sector engagement.
“Building on over three decades of convening excellence, the Chamber continues to serve as a privately funded, business-to-business platform advancing commercial partnerships aligned with Canada’s trade diversification strategy and Africa’s economic growth trajectory,” Bloor stated.
Speaking on Zenith Bank’s involvement, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, highlighted the importance of stronger financial connections between Africa and Canada, particularly through trade and diaspora-driven investments.
“As a leading financial institution in Africa, Zenith Bank is proud to serve as Headline Sponsor of the 6th Canada–Africa Business Conference in Lagos. The Conference reflects the growing importance of financial linkages between Africa and Canada, including the vital role of the Nigerian diaspora in driving trade and investment,” she said.
“Nigeria is a gateway for capital deployment across the continent, and we look forward to working with partners to accelerate trade and investment.”
Officials from the High Commission of Canada in Nigeria also described the conference as a practical avenue for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
“Canada brings a unique combination of capital, credibility, and world-class expertise in sectors that matter most to Africa’s growth—from mining and infrastructure to financial services and clean technologies. For Nigeria, this Conference is about unlocking that partnership in a practical way,” the Commission stated.
According to organisers, the two-day event will feature a full conference programme on the first day, followed by executive-level engagements involving sponsors, business leaders and Chamber members on the second day.
Over the years, the Canada–Africa Chamber of Business has hosted conferences and investment forums across several African countries, attracting hundreds of delegates and facilitating cross-border commercial partnerships.
Interested organisations, investors and corporate participants have been advised to secure participation early due to anticipated high demand and limited conference capacity.