Lagos Agog As LCCI Hosts 35th Lagos International Trade Fair

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the premier Chamber of Commerce and a leading voice of the Organised Private Sector in Nigeria, is set to host the 35^th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair with the theme: ‘Connecting Businesses, Creating Value.’

The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday 5^th November 2021 at 10 am at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos.

The closing ceremony is slated for Sunday 14^th November 2021 at the same venue at 3 pm prompt. The Trade Fair will run for a total of ten (10) days.

Director General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 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.”

Almona added, “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 Small and Medium Enterprises have indicated interest in participating at the fair.

Almona also emphasised that relevant agencies and departments of the government will 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 are the Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Federal Institute of Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), NAFDAC, Corporate Affairs Commission, among others.

Almona stated that “the fair has generated considerable excitement and we are indeed happy about the strategic engagement with our partners.”