NACCIMA Calls on Nigerian Businesses to Explore $7trn Halal Market.
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has encouraged Nigerian business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, academics and government representatives to participate in the London Halal Forum 2026.
The association described the forum as a valuable platform for Nigerian businesses to access new investment opportunities, establish international partnerships, expand their markets and gain deeper insight into the fast-growing global halal economy.
NACCIMA’s National Public Relations Officer, Mrs Madinat Adigun-Oladotun, disclosed that the event will take place from October 10 to 11, 2026, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, United Kingdom.
Organised by Halal360 in partnership with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) and other institutions, the forum will be held under the theme, “Halal as Transformative Economy.”
The event is expected to attract industry leaders, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs and experts from more than 100 countries to discuss opportunities and strategies for sustainable growth in the halal sector.
According to Adigun-Oladotun, the global halal economy, valued at approximately $7 trillion, offers opportunities across various sectors, including agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, finance, tourism, logistics, manufacturing and other services.
She noted that Nigeria, with its large consumer market, agricultural resources, youthful population and strategic position under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has significant potential but has not fully maximised its opportunities in the global halal value chain.
She said increased participation could attract investment, boost local production and value addition, expand non-oil exports, create jobs and position Nigeria as a leading African hub for halal products and services.
“Nigeria has the market, human resources, entrepreneurial capacity and strategic location to become a major player in the global halal economy. What is required is deliberate investment, stronger partnerships, improved standards and certification, increased local production and greater access to international markets,” she said.
The NACCIMA PRO added that the forum would feature B2B meetings, exhibitions, expert sessions, networking opportunities, government and regulatory engagements, halal technology discussions, culinary sessions and knowledge-sharing activities.
She urged interested stakeholders to contact NACCIMA for further information and guidance, stressing that the organisation remains committed to connecting Nigerian businesses with international markets and promoting trade, investment and private-sector growth.
She further encouraged Nigerian businesses and institutions to use the forum as an opportunity to transition from being mainly consumers in the halal market to becoming producers, exporters and investment destinations within the global halal value chain.
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