WEST AFRICA PROJECTS FAIR 2026
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nov 10th – 17th, 2026
About WAPF
The West Africa Project Fair (WAPF) is an annual event that provides Rotary Clubs from 9 Rotary Districts in West Africa (9101, 9103, 9104, 9111, 9112, 9126, 9127, 9141 and 9142) with the opportunity to present humanitarian projects for consideration, funding and partnerships by Rotarians and Friends of Rotary worldwide.
WAPF 2026 HOST CHAIRS AND DISTRICT GOVERNORS
PDG Omotunde Lawson
Chair, Host Organizing Committee
Rotary International District 9111
IPDG Femi Adenekan
Co-Chair, Host Organizing Committee
Rotary International District 9112
Rotarian Layi Abidoye
Host District Governor
Rotary International District 9112
Rotarian Bukola Bakare
Host District Governor
Rotary International District 9111
Nigeria: Host country
Located in West Africa, Nigeria is bordered by the Republic of Benin to the west, Niger to the north, Chad to the northeast, and Cameroon to the east, with the Atlantic Ocean to the south. With a land area of approximately 923,768 km², Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and one of the continent’s largest economies.
Rich in cultural diversity, natural resources, and entrepreneurial energy, Nigeria serves as a major hub for commerce, education, and regional leadership across West Africa.
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Cape Verde
Niger
Ivory Coast
Liberia
Mali
Gambia
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Senegal
Benin
Nigeria
Burkina Faso
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Cape Verde
Mali
Gambia
Senegal
Nigeria
Niger
Ivory Coast
Liberia
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Benin
Burkina Faso
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Cape Verde
Niger
Ivory Coast
Liberia
Mali
Gambia
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Burkina Faso
Senegal
Benin
Nigeria
9 Districts in West Africa propose projects
Project proposals based on priority causes.
No challenge is too big for us
For over a century, our projects have brought cultures together and connected continents. We advocate for peace, combat illiteracy and poverty, help people gain access to clean water and sanitation, and fight disease. Our new cause is the protection of the planet and its resources.
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