Abuja International Education Fair
With tens of thousands of Nigerian undergraduate and graduate students actively pursuing study, travel, and work opportunities abroad, Nigeria is one of the most vibrant student recruitment markets in Africa, and the Abuja International Education Fair is your gateway to reach them!
Our History
The Abuja International Education Fair is backed by over a decade of experience organizing successful education events in Nigeria. We’ve helped hundreds of universities, colleges, and education providers from across the globe connect with students from West Africa.
Each edition brings together thousands of attendees and dozens of exhibitors. The fair is proudly hosted by Lekkside Education Fair, one of Africa’s fastest-growing education expo organizers.
Visitor Profile
Students attending the fair are actively researching international education opportunities and represent a diverse mix of academic interests and study levels:
By Study Level:
- 50% Undergraduate
- 25% Graduate
- 10% High School
- 15% Gap Year, Travel, Summer, or Language Programs
By Subject Area:
- Arts: 8%
- Architecture: 3%
- Business: 14%
- Education: 3%
- Engineering: 18%
- Humanities: 17%
- Medicine & Life Sciences: 24%
- Social Sciences / Law: 9%
- Technical & Vocational (TVET): 4%
By Visitor Type:
- 67% Students
- 14% Mature Students
- 11% Parents
- 4% Education Professionals
- 4% Others
Planned Start Dates:
- 2025: 79%
- 2026: 16%
- 2027+: 5%
Who Should Exhibit
If you’re looking to recruit students from Nigeria and the West African region, this fair is designed for you:
- Universities and colleges (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Language schools and pathway providers
- National education organizations and embassies
- Test prep and student support services
- Gap year and summer program organizations
- Education consultants and agents
- Travel and student mobility providers
- Government and scholarship bodies
With exhibitors from over 30 countries in past editions, the Abuja fair is truly international.
What Past Exhibitors Say
“A great number of qualified and interested students.”
“The setup was professional, and the support team was excellent!”
“We were able to engage both students and parents — very fruitful.”
“The event gave us solid leads, many of whom were ready to apply.”
Event Features
- Spring & Fall Fairs: Abuja and Lagos editions are held twice yearly, timed to fit global recruitment cycles.
- Seminars & Webinars: In-person seminars and follow-up virtual sessions provide deeper engagement.
- Lead Generation Tools: Our QRConnect™ tool allows for instant scanning of student details, while the post-event lead push ensures continued outreach after the fair. These tools generated over 4,700 verified leads at our most recent event!
- Digital Marketing: Boost your visibility with targeted online promotion across our partner platforms, reaching tens of thousands of students, parents, and counselors across Nigeria.
- School Visit Planner: Use our matchmaking service to plan visits to top local schools and universities while in Nigeria.
Let’s Connect
Looking to grow your presence in one of Africa’s most important student markets?
📩 Contact Us:
Lekkside Education Fair Team
✉️ info@lekkside.com
🌍 www.lekkside.com
