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2021 Lagos Trade Fair begins tomorrow

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the premier Chamber of Commerce and a leading voice of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) in Nigeria, has disclosed that the 35th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair is set to open tomorrow in Lagos. According to the organisers, the theme of this year’s trade fair is: ‘Connecting Businesses, Creating Value,’ with the opening ceremonies taking place on Friday November 5, 2021 at 10 am at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos, while the closing ceremonies are slated for Sunday November 14, 2021 at the same venue at 3 pm. However, LCCI noted that the fair would run for 10 days.

In a press statement made available to New Telegraph, the Director- General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, said: “In addition to the general interest fair, the annual international business event will feature the Business- 2-Business meetings simultaneously with the fair. There will also be the Africa Day Celebration at the same venue.

The focus this year is to encourage intra-African trade and position Africa as the preferred investment destination and an economic powerhouse. “The exhibition will also facilitate networking amongst exhibitors and between exhibitors and visitors. The fair is expected to attract many visitors seeking to take advantage of the networking opportunities and discounted prices. “Corporate organisations, including multinational corporations, indigenous conglomerates, financial institutions, and SMEs have indicated interest in participating at the fair.”

Almona also emphasised that relevant agencies and departments of government would be available to exhibit and attend to other exhibitors and visitors. She stated that agencies that have confirmed attendance to provide information and educate exhibitors and visitors were the Bank of Industry, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Federal Institute of Research, Oshodi, Corporate Affairs Commission, amongst others. Almona explained that “the fair has generated considerable excitement and we are indeed happy about the strategic engagement with our partners.”

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