Advocacy
Representing Nigerian designers in policy, trade and the global fashion conversation.
West African Fashion Council
WAFC Nigeria
Advocacy. Education. Market Access. Heritage.
Nigeria. The fashion capital of Africa.
The national council organising Nigerian designers, artisans and made-in-Africa brands — from the Board of Trustees to coordinators in every local government.
- Board of Trustees
- B
- Board of Trustees
- Zonal chapters
- 6
- Zonal chapters
- States + FCT
- 37
- States + FCT
- L.G.A. coordinators
- 774
- L.G.A. coordinators
Nigerian fashion belongs on the world stage. Register with the Council today.
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Building a fashion nation, chapter by chapter
Nigerian designers dress the world's stages, yet many still work without structure, training or a route to market. The Council exists to change that — locally, in every state.
From the atelier to the world.
Our mandate
Four pillars for a fashion nation
Education
Masterclasses, mentorship and business training for every stage of a fashion career.
Market Access
Buyers, showcases and online retail through SABO — Shop African Brands Online.
Heritage
Protecting and celebrating adire, aso-oke, akwete and the crafts that define us.
Key activities include
- designer accreditation & registry
- masterclasses and mentorship
- trade and policy advocacy
- buyer showcases and market access
- textile heritage protection
- online retail through SABO
Across Nigeria
Our pioneer chapters
Made in Africa
Wear the continent
We champion brands designed and made across Africa. Discover them, then shop them on SABO — Shop African Brands Online.
For designers
Your label. The world's wardrobe.
Join the Council and open your online store on SABO in minutes — reaching shoppers who seek authentic African design.