In a bid to expand Aba business community and expose it to the world, Abia State Government has announced the Aba international trade fair to take place between November and December 2024.
Speaking during a press conference on the planned trade fair, the planning committee Chairman, Chief Nwaka Inem noted that the timing of the trade fair is spacious.
The Committee Chairman, who is also the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade, Commerce and Industry said they have taken time to plan it and stressed its importance, stating “This is to broaden the scope, the reach and the impact of Aba business community.
“We expect that what will be done this year will send signals to what will continue to be under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, and disclosed that the venue for the trade fair is Aba Mega Mall is ideal for the participants from the neighbouring states.
Chief Inem revealed that two reputable consultants; Vivarmark Communication limited and Global Flourish Exhibitions limited were selected to work with the committee and explained that the decision to use the two consultants was based on time, expertise and cost effectiveness. He noted that many countries have indicated interest in participating in the trade fair and appreciated the commitment of the Governor on the trade fair.
Also speaking, the President, Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ACCIMA Sir Geoffrey Uzoagbara, who thanked Governor Otti for the event, expressed his hope that the aim of the trade fair would be achieved, saying that the international trade fair has never happened before.
“Over the years we have been holding trade fairs but this year, we have added it ‘international’ in terms of what the state is looking at. This is to highlight what the state is now . We have not had it like this before in terms of relationship with the government”, he said and assured that they would do everything to ensure the programme succeeds.
In their reactions, the Managing Director of Global Flourish Exhibitions limited, Felix Ekarika and the representative of Vivarmark Communication limited, Marcus Ijioma saluted the state government for repackaging the trade fair and said that the focus is to attract direct foreign investment, stating that they are proud to be associated with the state Governor’s business promotion in the state.
