WHX Lagos (formerly Medic West Africa): Hotels & Where to Stay
1 June – 3 June 2027 Landmark Centre, Victoria Island 8,000+ attendees
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WHX Lagos, formerly Medic West Africa, is held at the Landmark Centre on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, with the 2027 edition scheduled for June. It is a leading healthcare and medical trade exhibition for West Africa, covering medical equipment, diagnostics, hospital supplies, laboratory products and healthcare services, and it draws manufacturers, distributors, clinicians, hospital administrators and buyers from Nigeria and the wider region. The show fills the Landmark Centre's exhibition space and attracts a strong regional trade audience over its run, alongside a conference programme for healthcare professionals. Because the Landmark Centre sits in the busy Victoria Island business district and Lagos has a limited concentration of international-standard hotels, rooms on and around Victoria Island and neighbouring Ikoyi book out early, and near-venue rates rise as the opening approaches. Booking accommodation ahead keeps commuting short in a city known for heavy traffic, protects a full schedule of meetings, and avoids long, unpredictable journeys across the lagoon bridges. Event Escapes shows live, bookable hotel rates around the Landmark Centre, sorted by real distance from the venue so you can compare genuine proximity rather than relying on broad area descriptions.
Popular areas for attendees: Victoria Island · Ikoyi · Lekki Phase 1.
- Hotels are distance-ranked from the Landmark Centre, so you see genuine proximity to the venue in a traffic-heavy city.
- Live 4-5 star rates are shown in your own currency for clear, direct budgeting.
- Free-cancellation options are prioritised so you can book before your badge or stand is confirmed.
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 1 June – 3 June 2027
- Venue
- Landmark Centre, Victoria Island
- City
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Airport
- LOS
- Attendance
- 8,000+
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Rates shown for the event window, Mon, May 31 → Fri, Jun 4 (arrive the day before, leave the day after) — or choose your own dates above.
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Where to eat during WHX Lagos (formerly Medic West Africa)
Trade-fair days run at Tafawa Balewa Square on Lagos Island, but every serious business dinner happens across the bridge on Victoria Island, Ikoyi or Lekki, where the corporate hotels sit. Budget 15-25 minutes by car to VI/Ikoyi and 30-60 to Lekki depending on the notorious Lagos traffic, so book a driver and leave early.
Ìtàn Test Kitchen
Contemporary Nigerian tasting menu
Moor Road, Ikoyi - ~15-20 min from Tafawa Balewa Square
Chef Michael Elegbede's storytelling tasting menu is the city's benchmark for elevated Nigerian food, ideal for impressing a client who wants something distinctly Lagosian rather than generic hotel dining.
Tip: Reserve well ahead and go for the full tasting menu; seats are limited.
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Shiro
Pan-Asian / Japanese
Landmark Village, Victoria Island - ~20 min from the venue
A slick, dependable pan-Asian room with an oceanfront setting at Landmark that reads as upscale to international guests, good for a polished deal dinner.
Tip: Ask for a terrace table facing Eko Atlantic.
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La Veranda
Italian / Mediterranean
Ikoyi waterfront - ~15 min from the venue
Homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza and lagoon views make this an easy, low-risk choice for a relaxed working dinner where everyone at the table will find something.
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The Smiths Restaurant
Modern European
Idejo Street, Victoria Island - ~15-20 min from the venue
Smart-casual modern European cooking with attentive service that works equally for a business lunch or an unfussy evening on VI close to the main hotels.
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Stories Lagos
International / Nigerian
Lekki Phase 1 - ~30-45 min from the venue
Lively but conversation-friendly, with a broad menu that suits mixed groups; a solid pick if your counterparts are based out in Lekki.
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The Place
Nigerian fast-casual
Lekki / Victoria Island (multiple branches) - 15-40 min from the venue
The reliable local chain for a quick, honest plate of jollof rice, grilled chicken or peppered snails between meetings without the hotel markup.
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From Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is Lagos's gateway, and transfers to Victoria Island can take 45-90 minutes or more depending on notorious Lagos traffic.
- Arrange an airport pickup through your hotel or a trusted operator in advance rather than seeking transport on arrival.
- Allow generous buffer time in both directions, as travel times across the mainland-to-island route are highly variable.
Getting around during WHX Lagos (formerly Medic West Africa)
Getting around Lagos and to the venue
- Victoria Island and neighbouring Ikoyi are compact, so a hotel near the Landmark Centre can keep you within a short, reliable ride of the venue.
- Use hotel cars or reputable ride-hailing (Bolt, Uber) rather than unmetered street taxis, and confirm the route in advance.
- Lagos traffic is heavy and unpredictable; plan meetings with wide time margins and avoid non-essential cross-lagoon trips at peak hours.
Visa & entry
Entry guidance for Nigeria
- Most foreign visitors need a visa for Nigeria; an e-visa or visa-on-arrival approval scheme is available to many nationalities.
- The official Nigeria Immigration Service portal is the standard route to apply or obtain pre-approval before travel.
- Business travellers may need an invitation letter and proof of yellow-fever vaccination, so prepare documentation early.
Entry requirements change frequently; always verify the current rules with the official Nigerian government or nearest embassy before booking travel.
First time at WHX Lagos (formerly Medic West Africa)?
- Arrange airport transfers and in-city transport through your hotel or a trusted operator before you arrive.
- Carry proof of yellow-fever vaccination, which is commonly required for entry to Nigeria.
- Stay on Victoria Island or Ikoyi near the Landmark Centre to minimise time lost in Lagos traffic.
- Build generous time buffers around meetings, as journey times across the city are unpredictable.
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Base yourself within a short ride of the Landmark Centre so traffic never jeopardises your first meetings of the day.
- Use reputable ride-hailing or hotel cars and agree the route beforehand rather than hailing on the street.
- For business dinners, Victoria Island and Ikoyi offer well-regarded restaurants close to the main hotels.
- Avoid unnecessary trips to the mainland during peak hours, when the bridges into the islands congest heavily.
WHX Lagos (formerly Medic West Africa) travel FAQs
Where should I stay for WHX Lagos?
Stay on Victoria Island near the Landmark Centre, or in adjacent Ikoyi, to stay within a short, reliable ride of the venue.
How early should I book a hotel?
Book early. Lagos has a limited supply of international-standard hotels near the venue, so near-venue rooms fill quickly.
What is the nearest airport?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is the gateway; allow 45-90 minutes or more to Victoria Island depending on traffic.
How do I get to the venue?
Use a hotel car or reputable ride-hailing from a nearby Victoria Island hotel, keeping journeys short and planning around traffic.
Do I need a visa for Nigeria?
Most visitors need a visa, with e-visa or visa-on-arrival approval available to many nationalities. Verify your requirements with official sources before travel.
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