Abuja:The 8th edition of the African Traditional Food Fair is set to highlight Nigeria’s rich culinary traditions and promote sustainable food systems.
Accourding to News Agency of Nigeria, the event, also known as the Mba’Apostoli Food Festival, will take place from October 16 to October 17, 2026, at the FCT Exhibition Pavilion in Abuja. Themed “Food for Tomorrow Reviving Indigenous Foods for Healthy Living, Climate-Resilient and Food-Secure Nigeria,” the festival aims to bring attention to Nigerian cuisine and advocate for resilient food systems.
The event will gather farmers, food entrepreneurs, processors, chefs, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss nutrition, food security, climate resilience, livelihoods, and the preservation of Africa’s food heritage. The Mba’Apostoli Multipurpose Cooperative is organizing the fair in partnership with the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), Sustainability Eternal, and Kasejene.
As part of World Food Day 2026 activities, the fair will begin with a news conference at 9 am on October 16. This conference will formally launch the fair, outline its objectives and activities, and engage the media on the importance of indigenous foods.
The first day will include a policy dialogue on indigenous and sustainable food systems, exhibitions, and stakeholder engagements. The second day will feature an African food and cultural fiesta, showcasing various traditional dishes.