The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry connects Nigeria's businesses to opportunity through trade promotion, advocacy, training and dispute resolution.
Office of the President
The Chamber is led by its President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, with the Deputy Presidents, Vice Presidents and the National Council, and run day to day by the Secretariat.
Meet the leadershipPresident
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, leading ACCI's strategic direction and representing the Chamber at national and international fora.
Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN
President · President of the Chamber
Agabaidu Jideani
Director General · Chief Executive of the Secretariat
Aisha Ado Abdullahi
Vice President · Legal
Engr. Chidozie Mbanefo
Vice President · Mines
Dr. Sijuade Kayode
Vice President · Industry
Dr. Agada Elachi, SAN
Vice President · Finance
Engr. Mrs. Lawunmi Ismail
Vice President · Women Development
Bode Thompson
Vice President · Agriculture
Kept in one record: when the Secretariat updates the leadership, every page of every ACCI site shows the change.
What we do
Trade missions, partners and the Abuja International Trade Fair, through the Abuja Trade Centre.
The National Policy Advocacy Center represents members' interests in federal and FCT policy.
Practical training and spaces for hire at the BEST Centre.
Arbitration and mediation through the Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre.
Our centres
Each centre has its own site, with its services, news and enquiry forms.
Calendar
Sample events. The events calendar is filled by each unit once events and registration go live.
12 Nov 2026 · 9:00 AM · ACCI BEST Centre
Annual summit convened by the Women Development directorate. Focus on alternative dispute resolution and women-led business growth.
18 Nov 2026 · 9:00 AM · ACCI Trade & Convention Centre
The 21st Abuja International Trade Fair brings together exhibitors, buyers, and policymakers from across the African continent for one week of dealmaking, exhibitions, and policy discussion.
27 Nov 2026 · 9:00 AM · ACCI Conference Hall
High-level dialogue on the new National Livestock Bureau and what it means for ACCI members in agribusiness, leather, dairy, and feed.
01 Dec 2026 · 2:00 PM · Virtual (Zoom)
Practical workshop on accessing trade finance, AfDB facilities, and CBN intervention funds for ACCI members.
Sample news. The Media unit publishes real news and press releases here.
ACCI has signed an MOU with NEPC to facilitate export readiness programmes for member businesses. Members in manufacturing and agriculture sectors will receive priority access.
The deadline for 2026 membership renewal has been extended to April 30th. Members who renew before March 31st will receive a 10% early-bird discount.
Read our analysis of how the 2026 Finance Act impacts SMEs and manufacturing businesses in the FCT. Available in the e-library.
Members can now apply for AfCFTA-preferential tariff codes through the ACCI Export Desk. Documentation guide attached.
One account for every centre
Membership, renewals and dues, certificates, the business directory, opportunities and the NPAC library, behind one ACCI account that works on every centre's site.
Your membership
Opportunities and tenders
Business directory
NPAC library
