From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Vehicle manufacturing giants, Honda Motors, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) and Roxette’s Motors are some of the reputable firms expected to have their stands at the Aba International Trade Fair.
Other notable companies to equally participate at the fair which starts on November 28, include Inner Galaxy Steel Company, Erojim Automated Shoe and Garment
This was disclosed by Chief Nwaka Inem, Special Adviser to Governor Alex Ott on Trade and Industry and also, Chairman, 2024 Aba International Trade Fair.
Inem who addressed a press conference at the Trade Fair site, Osisioma, along the Enugu/Port Harcourt Expressway to present a progress report on the preparations for the 2024 Aba International Trade Fair said also on the line up were several other big, medium and small scale manufacturing, servicing and retail establishments.
“These reputable firms will be live at the Aba International Trade Fair to display their products, including locally manufactured vehicles, oil and gas products, metal fabrications, food and consumables, shoes, fabrics and other fashion items and other innovative products that point to the future of the Nigerian business ecosystem.”
Inem said the 17 local government areas of the state would equally showcase their various agricultural products at the fair. Inem reported that over the last few days, major players in the local and international business ecosystem have expressed their readiness to be part of the Fair, adding that many have since paid for spaces.
“We are bringing experts who will guide our entrepreneurs on how to leverage technology and a host of emerging opportunities in the global enterprise ecosystem to build businesses that would outlive the original founders like we see in other parts of the world,” he said.