There is a fever pitch of anticipation in preparation for the 7th edition of the Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Summit & Awards in Lagos scheduled to take place from July 3–4, 2025.

The industry event organised by InstinctWave will take place at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

The event themed “Driving Impact through Innovation: The Future of Procurement & Supply in Africa,” will bring together senior executives, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the continent to Lagos.

The summit will delve into transformative trends including sustainable procurement, digital transformation, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in supply chain operations.

The event is aimed to provide a platform for participants to benchmark strategies, exchange ideas, and explore ways to thrive amid today’s uncertain and evolving market landscape. Key topics will include local content development, e-procurement, sustainability, and the advancement of procurement excellence across Africa.

A stellar lineup of distinguished speakers that will enrich the summit’s dialogue, including: Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, DG, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Clever Ruswa – CEO, Procurement Regulatory Authority, Zimbabwe, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq – CEO, National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Ghana, Barr.Joshua Sunday Ehimoni Esq, DG, Bureau of Public Procurement, Niger State, Akin Naphtal, Group CEO, InstinctWave Group, Dr. John Ngeno – General Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics, Kenya Power, Mr. Simon Annan – President, Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), Fatai Idowu Onafowote – Director General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Akparawa Emem Kanico KCPP. National President, Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria, Adeola Oduntan – GM, Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Management, MTN and Cephas Afebuameh – Group Director, Supply Chain, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc.

Other speakers are Amb. Prof Robert Tay, Procurement Director, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, DVLA, Mr. QS Raheem Abdulbaki – CEO, Kwara State Public Procurement Agency, Edwin Muhumuza – Head of Africa, Open Contracting Partnership, Adejoke Atte, Head of Procurement, Nigerian Communications Commission, Gloria Nyanteh – Procurement Head, National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Ghana, Jacob Forst – AFRI Associate, International GOPA, Misan Ilesanmi, Head Supply Chain Capability Development, Coca-Cola HBC, Rauf Badejo, Group Chief Supply Chain Officer, GZ Industries, Nkechi Esechie , Business Procurement Mgr – Sub-Sahara, Pladis Foods Nigeria, Beauty Emeneu (CSCP), Head of Procurement, Guinness Nigeria, Obinna Nwodo, Founder, YSCP Nigeria, Rodney Boatey, Managing Director, Excelsior Global Limited and Nii Obodai Doku, Managing Director, Procura Global Sourcing.

Now in its 7th year, the summit will conclude with a Gala Awards Night, recognizing outstanding achievements in procurement and supply chain management. The awards will honor exemplary leadership, innovation, ethical standards, and organizational growth driven by procurement excellence.

In a press statement made available to the media, Mr. Akin Naphtal, Group CEO of InstinctWave, organizers of the summit, emphasized the evolving importance of the procurement function:

“Procurement and supply chain functions are not just support roles—they are strategic assets that drive organizational success. We aim to shift the perception of the profession by recognizing and rewarding exceptional talent, innovation, and best practices.”

Mr Naphtal further noted that the summit will showcase how African enterprises can harness these innovations to overcome obstacles such as infrastructure limitations and regulatory challenges.

“The 7th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Summit will explore how innovation is transforming procurement and supply chain management throughout Africa,” he said

He added, “This summit will demonstrate how African businesses can leverage these innovative approaches to address critical challenges, such as infrastructure gaps and regulatory complexities. We are committed to fostering collaboration between public and private sectors to deliver impactful solutions tailored to Africa’s unique needs, driving significant progress across the region.”

The summit, supported by industry leaders including Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority, Volta River Authority, and, will bring together professionals to exchange strategies and address the evolving demands of Africa’s procurement and supply chain landscape.