Abuja International Education Fair
Meet face-to-face with students in high school, college, and university, along with parents and counselors, who are interested in Boarding school, undergraduate, or postgraduate studies abroad.
| This year, we are welcoming institutions from top study destinations, including the UK, USA, Canada, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, the Caribbean, Australia, and more. |
Why Lekkside?
Lekkside has built a solid reputation over its 20 years of organizing student recruitment fairs in Africa.
Abuja International Education Fair February 2027 provides a strategic platform for international institutions to connect directly with thousands of qualified students, parents, and key stakeholders. Our goal is to connect international higher education providers directly with thousands of qualified students who meet the academic and financial requirements and are ready to start their applications on the spot.
Wednesday, February 17 – School Engagement Day
Meet prospective students before the fair
- 14:00–17:30 PM: School Tour Abuja.
- 17:30–18:00 PM: Live Chat on popular radio interview or interactive.
Thursday, February 18 , Lagos International Education Fair
- 9:00–10:00 AM: Exhibitor registration and booth setup.
- 10:00–10:30 AM: Opening ceremony and institutional introductions.
- 10:30–13:30 PM: Student recruitment exhibition session
- 13:30–14:00 PM: Networking lunch.
- 14:00–15:30 PM: Student recruitment exhibition session
- 16:00–17:00 PM: refreshment Networking Session with Embassies, Agency & Private schools Owner Session presentation.
Who should participate?
Business Schools, University, College, and Vocational programs.
What Is the Lekkside International Recruitment Program?
Lekkside provides fair venues for institutional representatives to meet over 1,500 qualified students, parents, and agents involved in recruiting students for Diploma, Bachelor’s and master’s programs. The itinerary allows enough time around the fairs to conduct your institutional business and arrange external appointments.
Who Should Attend?
Your institution should be represented by an admissions officer, faculty member, or administrator. You are encouraged to invite local alumni and parents to join you at the fair.
Quality visitors
Targeted promotions
Multiple exposure for exhibitors
30 years of experience organizing events
Truly international – exhibitors from over 50 countries
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 2,700 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?
