Lagos State Government has promised to collaborate and support the “Commercial and Industrial Trade Fair 2024” which is being organised by the Lagos International Trade Fair Management Board to ensure its success.
At the event held in Lagos on Tuesday the theme of the Trade Fair which is “Strengthening Nigeria’s Commercial and Industrial Sectors through Trade and Investment” was unveiled
The State Government, Barrister ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin stated that the Fair could not have come at a better time; with the macro-economic headwinds confronting the nation like currency fluctuations, inflation, and economic uncertainties. She affirmed that the Trade Fair will provide great opportunity to focus on boosting domestic commercial and industrial activities, thus growing the economy.
“Majority of businesses that will be participating in this year’s Fair will be Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). According to him he believes that this year’s trade fair will be highly optimistic that this Trade Fair will be highly interactive, engaging and impactful for our businesses pointing out that majority of the businesses participating in this year’s fair will be Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
The SSG expressed that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through its T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Development Agenda, has continued to make giant strides by churning out policies, programmes and projects that are impacting and stimulating growth in the State, increasing non-oil export and building a globally competitive economy.
In her words “To also improve the Ease of Doing Business, our State has made concerted efforts to create a business-friendly environment by implementing reforms that streamline processes, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks and promote entrepreneurship. We have prioritised partnership with the Private Sector to promote investment across various categories of enterprises and we are deliberately conscious at strengthening indigenous businesses while attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) into the State”,
Executive Director/CEO, Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board, Erelu Vera Ndanusa remarked that the relaunch of the annual Lagos International Trade Fair by the Complex, after 14 years, underscores Mr. President’s Eight-Point Agenda, particularly in areas focused on fostering economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the technological capabilities of industries.
Mrs Saliu-Hundeyin took time to throw more light on the saying the 2024 Commercial and Industrial Trade Fair is slated to hold from 15th to 26th November, 2024, and will serve as a dynamic platform for businesses, government bodies and industry stakeholders to connect, explore new markets and strengthen trade relations. innovations and solutions,
The SSG, Barrister Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, represented the State Government, alongside other top officials including the Commissioners for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & lInvestment (MCCTI), Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe and Permanent Secretary, MCCTI, Dr. Olugbemiga Aina
