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By Bolaji Okunola
Organisers of West Africa’s largest automotive parts and after-market trade show, has disclosed the 2023 edition will begin from Tuesday,16th – Thursday, 18th of May at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The annual event billed to host over 150 exhibitors from 40 countries will provide visitors opportunity to hear from policy makers in the automotive sector in Nigeria and West Africa.
Host, BtoB Event which has the largest portfolio of trade exhibitions across the African continent, said the show will supercede previous editions. It was further revealed Chief Executive Officer and founder of Transtech Industrial Consulting, Luqman Mamudu will address factors affecting status of the sector.
Managing Director of BtoB Events, Jamie Hill, said; “The West Africa Automotive Show has already become the largest automotive aftermarket exhibition in West Africa. Visitors appreciate being among the first to see, touch and encounter new products and technologies from across the world on site.
“The WAAS Conference will add to the experience, bringing together the industry’s key leaders and government officials to discuss trends and challenges. I am delighted that we have been able to appoint Luqman Mamudu, the Director of Policy and Planning at the National Automotive Council, as Conference chair.”
Confirming readiness, Mamudu stated he can’t wait to discuss topic capable of uplifting the sector before the new government of Nigeria.
“I expect the inaugural conference of WAAS and the show itself to deepen demand for new parts in Nigeria. Above all, the conference recommendations will inform action of the incoming government of Nigeria in charting a new course for the automotive sector,”he said.
