The 8th Edition Arrives in Just 5 Days
Echoes of Excellence: How the 7th Africa Procurement & Supply Chain Summit Ignited a Continental Movement
n the heart of Lagos, on July 3, 2025, the Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Summit & Awards didn’t just hold another conference,it sparked a movement that continues to reshape the continent’s future.
Organized by InstinctWave, the 7th edition at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, brought together visionary leaders, policymakers, and industry trailblazers under the powerful theme: “Driving Impact through Innovation: The Future of Procurement & Supply Chain in Africa.”
From the moment Mr. Akin Naphtal, CEO of InstinctWave Group, took the stage, the energy was electric.
He set a bold tone: “Innovation is not a luxury; it is a necessity.” The summit became a powerful platform where ideas turned into actionable strategies.
Keynote speaker Dr. Clever Ruswa, CEO of Zimbabwe’s Procurement Regulatory Authority, delivered a compelling case study on sustainable procurement, while Edwin Muhumuza of the Open Contracting Partnership championed transparency through open contracting.
High-level panel discussions tackled the most pressing issues , supplier relationship management, ethical governance, digital transformation, and resilience. Industry giants such as MTN Nigeria, Flour Mills of Nigeria, Kenya Power, and Volta River Authority shared hard-won insights alongside public procurement leaders from Kwara, Kaduna, and Ghana.
The momentum peaked on July 4 with the glittering 7th Africa Procurement & Supply Chain Awards. The night honored organizations and individuals driving real transformation across the continent.
In the public sector, Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority and Volta River Authority dominated with multiple golds and silvers for transparency, vendor engagement, and innovation.
Nigeria’s NCC and Lagos State Public Procurement Agency were celebrated for governance excellence, while trailblazers like Dr. Clever Ruswa (Africa Public Procurement Personality of the Year) and Gloria Nyanteh (Outstanding Woman in Public Procurement) received well-deserved acclaim.
The private sector equally shone. MTN Nigeria swept five major awards, including Procurement & Supply Chain Team of the Year and Digital Supply Chain Innovation. Other winners included Flour Mills of Nigeria, Excelsior Global, and Coca-Cola HBC for their groundbreaking Women in Supply Chain Initiative.
The true success of the 7th edition lies in its enduring legacy. The summit fostered new partnerships, inspired policy reforms, elevated women in procurement, and reinforced procurement’s role as a strategic driver of Africa’s development.
It proved that when procurement and supply chain professionals unite with purpose, they don’t just manage costs,they build resilient economies, promote sustainability, and create inclusive growth.
In just 7 days, the movement continues. The 8th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Summit & Awards promises to be even bigger, bolder, and more transformative. Building on the remarkable success of last year, this edition will deliver deeper insights, stronger networks, and game-changing strategies to position you and your organization at the forefront of Africa’s procurement revolution.
The 8th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Conference & Awards (APSCHA), is scheduled for 28th and 29th July 2026 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos , establishing its position, once again, as the continent’s premier convening platform for procurement, logistics, supply chain, and transportation leadership.
Building on the resounding success of the 7th edition, which recognised outstanding achievements in public and private sector procurement across Africa and cemented APSCHA’s standing as the most authoritative awards and conference programme in the supply chain profession on the continent. The 8th edition arrives with expanded ambition and a theme that signals both the maturity of the platform and the urgency of the conversation it is designed to host.
Under the golden theme “Unlocking Value Across Africa’s Supply Ecosystem: Procurement, Logistics and Transportation in Action,” APSCHA 2026 confronts one of the most critical questions facing African economies today: how do procurement, logistics, and transportation systems create, or destroy , economic value, and what must change for the continent’s supply ecosystems to operate at their full potential?
The future of procurement in Africa is unfolding right now. Will you be there? Be part of it: info@instinctwave.net or contact us through the following Nigeria: +2347044241842, Ghana: +233543344293, Kenya: +254727101122
