Nigeria to Lead 120 Delegates at World Social Forum 2026

Nigeria is preparing to lead a 120-man national delegation to the 17th World Social Forum (WSF 2026), scheduled for August 4 to August 8, 2026, in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. Ambassador Zainab Mohammed, the Chief Host of the WSF delegation and focal person of the Nigeria Platform for the 17th World Social Forum Coordination Team, announced this at a news conference in Abuja.

The forum is expected to attract participants from over 130 countries and will serve as a platform for Nigeria to showcase its cultural heritage, cuisine, investment opportunities, and commitment to peace and sustainable development. Mohammed emphasized that Nigeria's participation would promote African-led solutions to global social challenges and enhance the country's role in regional and international dialogue.

The forum is recognized as one of the largest gatherings of civil society organizations, governments, and various stakeholders, providing a space for exchanging ideas and developing practical solutions to pressing global issues.