Fortham National Education and Book Exhibition 2027
“Strengthening Nigeria’s Reading Culture: Connecting Schools to Quality, Credible, and Impactful Learning Resources.”
Thank you for making Fortham 2026 a success. Join us again for the Fortham National Education and Book Exhibition 2027 as we keep strengthening Nigeria’s reading culture.
Date
1st – 3rd July, 2027
Thursday – Saturday
Venue
Novare Central Mall
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja
Strategic Partners & Institutional Participants
About the Exhibition
The Fortham National Education and Book Exhibition is a national education, literacy, publishing, and knowledge-sharing platform designed to connect schools with quality books, credible learning resources, publishers, authors, booksellers, educators, librarians, government agencies, and key stakeholders in the education and book ecosystem. This exhibition is positioned to promote reading culture, strengthen access to quality educational materials, support ethical publishing, create business opportunities, and encourage meaningful collaboration across Nigeria’s educational and publishing sectors.
Built for everyone shaping the future of education in Nigeria.
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Days of Exhibition
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Targeted Schools
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Expected Exhibitors
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Targeted Participants
Government Agencies and Educational Institutions
Publishers, Authors, Booksellers and Literacy Stakeholders
Key Highlights
What to expect at the exhibition
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Three-day national exhibition
Three full days of exhibitions, connections, and learning experiences from 17th to 19th September 2026 at Novare Central Mall, Abuja.
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School participation
Schools from across the nation attend with students, teachers, and administrators to explore quality learning resources first-hand.
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Book displays and sales
Publishers and booksellers showcase and sell curriculum-aligned books, storybooks, and educational materials at exhibition-friendly prices.
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Publisher-school networking
Direct connections between reputable publishers and school decision-makers, shortening the path from catalogue to classroom.
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Author interactions
Readings, signings, and meet-and-greet sessions that bring students and book lovers face to face with celebrated Nigerian authors.
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Literacy conversations
Focused dialogues on strengthening Nigeria's reading culture and improving access to credible, impactful learning resources.
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Government agency participation
Key education and regulatory agencies participate, aligning policy, standards, and practice across the book ecosystem.
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Business and partnership opportunities
A marketplace for distribution deals, collaborations, and partnerships across the education and publishing sectors.
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Book launches
New titles unveiled live on a national stage, giving authors and publishers direct access to their audience.
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Educational panels and learning sessions
Panels, workshops, and learning sessions led by educators, librarians, and industry experts throughout the exhibition.
Why Attend?
The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for participants to meet the right people within the education and book ecosystem. It is not just about gathering crowds; it is about creating meaningful engagement, visibility, networking, business opportunities, and long-term partnerships.
The Audience
Who Should Attend?
Schools
Publishers
Booksellers
Authors
Librarians
Teachers
Students
Parents
Reading promoters
NGOs
Government agencies
Printers
Education technology companies
Literary organisations
Development partners
Meet the Exhibitors
Participating Organisations & Exhibitors
Publishers, booksellers, educational institutions, technology companies and professional organisations showcasing books, educational products, services, innovations and solutions at the exhibition.
Marvelous Mike Press Limited
Publishing & Printing
Metropolitan Publishers Limited
Educational Publisher
Evans Brothers (Nigeria Publishers) Limited
Educational Publisher
GoFreeBooks (Turkey)
Books & Digital Content
Topstar Publishing Limited
Educational Publisher
Progressive Educational Services Limited
Educational Services
Walkiya Publishers Limited
Publisher
Erkam Publishing Nigeria
Publisher
EMTECH / El-Spice Media & Tech
Media & Technology
Mighty Demolex Educational & Publishers Nigeria Limited
Educational Publisher
Takadun Publishing Limited
Educational Publisher
Fortham Publishers Limited
Publisher
Fortham School of Writing and Publishing Excellence
Training Institution
Clasier Publishing Limited
Publisher
Adams Pages Bookstore
Bookstore
International Association of Female Authors and Publishers (IAFAP)
Professional Association
Everbrighter Communications Limited
Latest News & Updates
What’s happening at Fortham
02 Oct 2026Novare Central Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja
Relive Fortham 2026: The Official Photo Gallery Is Now Live
Over 200 photos from all three days of the Fortham National Education and Book Exhibition 2026 are now available in the 2026 Gallery.
19 Sept 2026Novare Central Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja
Day 3: Welcome Address, Book Presentations and a Memorable Close
The final day of Fortham 2026 featured a welcome address, book presentations, talks and readings, and closing group photographs with participants.
18 Sept 2026Novare Central Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja
Day 2: Schools Fill the Exhibition Floor at Fortham 2026
Students from schools across Abuja toured the stands, received books, spoke on stage and explored learning resources on the second day of the exhibition.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools, students, teachers, parents, publishers, authors, booksellers, librarians, government agencies, NGOs, and members of the public.