In a strategic move to expand the Aba business community and showcase its potential to a global audience, the Abia State Government has announced the inaugural Aba International Trade Fair, scheduled to take place from November to December 2024.
During a press conference, Chief Nwaka Inem, the Chairman of the planning committee and Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, highlighted the significance of the trade fair, calling it a vital platform to broaden the scope, reach, and influence of Aba’s thriving business sector.
“This year’s event is set to make a lasting impression and demonstrate what will continue under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti,” Chief Inem stated. He further explained that the chosen venue, Aba Mega Mall, offers an ideal setting for participants, including businesses from neighboring states and international exhibitors.
To ensure the success of the event, the planning committee has engaged two seasoned consultants, Vivarmark Communication Limited and Global Flourish Exhibitions Limited. Chief Inem praised their selection, citing their expertise, time efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
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He also revealed that several countries have expressed interest in participating, underscoring the event’s global appeal. Chief Inem acknowledged Governor Otti’s commitment to the trade fair, which is expected to elevate the business profile of the state.
Sir Geoffrey Uzoagbara, President of the Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (ACCIMA), expressed his appreciation to Governor Otti for making the event a reality, noting that this will be the first truly international trade fair in the region.
“For years, we’ve organized local trade fairs, but this year’s international focus marks a new chapter for Aba. It highlights the growing relationship between the state and the business community,” Uzoagbara said, assuring full support for the program’s success.
Felix Ekarika, Managing Director of Global Flourish Exhibitions Limited, and Marcus Ijioma, representative of Vivarmark Communication Limited, lauded the state government’s efforts to repackage the trade fair. They emphasized that the event is poised to attract direct foreign investment and serve as a key driver in promoting Abia State as a global business hub.
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