By Chukwuma Umeorah
West Africa’s multi-billion-dollar infrastructure gap is set to take centre stage in April 2026, when Lagos welcomes global investors, policymakers and innovators to an international exhibition showcasing opportunities across transport, energy, digital, and sustainable technologies.
Organised by dmg events, the West Africa Infrastructure Expo will run alongside HVACR Nigeria, creating a dual platform to connect stakeholders driving the region’s $668 billion infrastructure market with the fast-expanding demand for energy-efficient heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
Matt Denton, President of dmg events, said the gathering comes at a pivotal time for the region. “Urbanisation and climate challenges are reshaping the future of West Africa. With West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, we are creating focused events that not only highlight the scale of opportunity but also integrate infrastructure development with climate-conscious technologies,” he noted.
The Lagos showcase will spotlight landmark projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway, Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway, Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex, and Africa Data Centre in Accra. These align with Nigeria’s National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, which targets raising infrastructure stock to 70 percent of GDP by 2043.
Running in parallel, HVACR Nigeria will address the region’s growing need for cleaner, smarter, and more efficient technologies to support rapid urbanisation. Nigeria’s HVACR sector is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 8.78 percent between 2025 and 2029, underscoring its role in future-ready urban and industrial developments.
Organisers emphasise that the exhibitions will not just serve as networking grounds but also as deal-making hubs, enabling governments, financiers, and solution providers to forge partnerships that can accelerate West Africa’s development agenda.
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