Over 500 Exhibitors Gear-up For 15th Abuja International Trade Fair

By Ossom Raphael

Abuja – The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is set to host the 15th Edition of the Abuja International Trade Fair as over 500 exhibitors from within and outside Nigeria in all sectors of the economy are expected to participate at the fair.

The theme for this year’s event “Trade and Commerce Beyond Boarders” is scheduled to commence from October 22 to November 2, 2020 at the Abuja Trade & Convention Centre.

ACCI Media Officer, Latifat Opoola, in a statement said that an average attendance of 100,000 visitors from both Nigeria and 150 countries, including United Kingdom, USA, UAE, India, Malasyia, and China are expected to participate both physically and virtually, at the Fair.

According to Opoola, this year’s event, in compliance with the COVID-19 protocol will only showcase indoor and virtual exhibitions, to make room for a controlled environment that will ensure social distancing.

“Over the years, Abuja International has been an amazing trade platform for international and domestic industry professionals, leading brands and SMEs to come together to transact, share market insights, cutting edge technology and expertise in an interactive environment.

“This year’s event will provide a platform for sharing of trade, investment and market opportunity as well as information.

“It will also help buyers, investors and traders to foster business relationships.

“Over 500 exhibitors from within and outside Nigeria in all sectors of the economy including Agricultural sector, Manufacturing, Mining, Electricity, Oil and Gas, Tourism, Textile, Transport, Telecommunications, Financial and the Service sectors are expected with be participating at the Fair.

“Also an average attendance of 100,000 visitors from both Nigeria and from over 150 countries including United Kingdom, USA, UAE, India, Malasyia, and China are expected to participate both physically and virtually, at the Fair.

“Other countries expected to participate are Saudi Arabia, Ghana, South Africa, amongst others.

“With a team of trade professionals, we are persistent in providing a conducive trading atmosphere for our exhibitors, which will lead to the strategies and tactics needed to innovate, grow and promote businesses” she said in a statement.