Ecobank Nigeria has championed Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025 to promote innovation and creativity of Nigerian designers.
The event highlights Nigeria’s top talents in furniture, product, and industrial design.
With the theme “Building a Made-in-Nigeria Brand,” the exhibition celebrates the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship of Nigerian designers and manufacturers while focusing on industrialization and export potential.
The event includes the Manufacturer and Designer’s Pavilion, which showcases collaborations between manufacturers and designers, as well as the Designer’s Pavilion, where 50 individual designers will present fresh concepts across various design disciplines—such as furniture, toys, automotive, and industrial design—capturing the richness of Nigeria’s creative landscape.
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, said:
“This exhibition offers a distinctive avenue for our nation’s economic advancement. By harnessing the synergy between Nigerian creativity and the manufacturing sector, we can modernize and innovate our products, promote the production of Nigerian creativity and furniture, and strengthen our economic connections.”
Managing Director / Regional Executive, Ecobank Nigeria, Bolaji Lawal, “Partnering this exhibition is yet another demonstration of Ecobank’s commitment to driving innovation, collaboration, and capacity building, which is the backbone of the nation’s economy. Ecobank is the solution for African banking, and we are committed to giving our customers the platform to network, collaborate, and partner to promote innovation and creativity. We are proud to be part of the process to spotlight homegrown innovations and sustainable practices across various sectors”.
Founder of Design Week Lagos & the Design, Innovation, and Inventors Hub of Nigeria, Titi Ogufere, said: “The Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025 is more than a celebration of design; it represents a bold step toward positioning Nigeria at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. By fostering collaborations between designers and manufacturers, we aim to develop innovative products that not only serve local markets but also establish Nigeria as a global leader in design and manufacturing exports”.
“This initiative underscores our commitment to building a sustainable industrial ecosystem that celebrates local talent and drives economic growth across Africa. At a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s creative economy, the Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025 will showcase the finest in furniture, product, and industrial design. This year’s exhibition will focus on the theme ‘Building a Made-in-Nigeria Brand, ’celebrating the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship of Nigerian designers and manufacturers while emphasizing industrialization and export potential”.
With support from Ecobank Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Design Week Lagos 2025 is set to be a landmark event for Nigeria’s creative industry. The partnership is expected to boost indigenous creativity, encourage industrialization, and position Nigeria as a major player in the global design economy.
As the exhibition unfolds, stakeholders in government, finance, and the creative sector are exploring ways to leverage design and innovation for sustainable economic growth.
Speaking at the event, Omoboye Odu, Head of SME, Partnerships, and Collaboration at Ecobank Nigeria, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and supporting capacity building within the creative industry.
“We are choosing a platform where we can support young creatives and help them scale their businesses to become global leaders,” she stated.
Odu emphasized that Ecobank remains committed to promoting innovation and creativity across Africa by providing financial solutions that empower businesses in various industries.
“Ecobank is the solution for African banking, and we are committed to giving our customers the platform to network, collaborate, and partner to promote innovation and creativity,” she added.
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