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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Musa Bello and other dignitaries are expected to attend the 17th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) scheduled to hold from September 30 to October 9, 2022 at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Trade Fair Complex.
Speaking at a media briefing to announce the forthcoming trade fair, the ACCI President, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar, said the focus of the 17th AITF was on exports hence the theme, “Creating an Export Ready Market Through SMEs Digitisation”.
“Digitisation offers a range of opportunities for SMEs to improve performance, spur innovation, enhance productivity and compete on a more even footing with larger firms, reflecting: economies of scale; lower operation and transaction costs; and reduced information asymmetries”, he said.
Abubakar added that aside promoting businesses, the 17th AITF will also strengthen trade and investment opportunities in the country, thus, offering a neutral and open atmosphere for blue-chip companies, trade groups/associations, and government.
“The opening ceremony for this mega business fair would take place on the 4th of October 2022.
“Already, we have over 150 local exhibitors and 100 international exhibitors that have made bookings for their participation and many are still coming. We enjoin our media friends to circulate the information in their various media organisations for the success of this event”, he added.
