By correspondent in Lokoja.
,,,,,,Gov.Bello to declare fair open on Monday in Lokoja.
By correspondent in Lokoja.
,___ To showcase indigenous producers, and entrepreneurs to the world.
Arrangements have been concluded for the hosting of the 2023 edition of the Kogi Trade Fair from Monday 20th November to 3rd December 2023.
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello is expected to declare the Trade which seeks to showcase Made-in-Nigeria exportable goods open.
The theme for the Trade Fair, “MSME Value Addition and Enhancement as Catalyst For Sustainable Economic Development”, is meant to expose local producers and entrepreneurs to the global marketplace.
According to a statement issued by Samuel Enejoh, Director General of KOCCIMA, the Trade Fair is organized by the Kogi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture KOCCIMA, in collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists NASSI, with support from the Kogi State Government, Dangote Cement PLC; West African Ceramics, United Bank For Africa and Nigerian Shippers Council.
The Trade Fair is also meant to attract investment and enable participants from corporate organizations, individual investors and manufacturers, and policymakers to invest in the State economy.
The Trade Fair is expected to be held at Ultra Modern General Muhammad Buhari Civic Centre, Lokoja,
The fair will enable producers and manufacturers of Made in Nigeria products to interface and facilitate linkages with SME operators and export market operators.
The Trade Fair, which promises to be a win-win situation for participants, with big players in the manufacturing and industrial sectors in Nigeria as participants, will enhance access to local foods and agricultural processors and manufacturers of made-in-Kogi products, even as it would draw the attention of policymakers to the promotion of indigenous goods and services in the development of SMEs for wealth creation and employment generation.
The chamber called on potential buyers and sellers to avail themselves of the opportunity by visiting the trade fair ground, assured of a pleasurable experience of robust and touristic sites.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
