The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, says it expects over 200 indigenous companies to participate at it’s forthcoming 36th Trade Fair.
The Chamber disclosed also that it expects participation from Chinese, Indian, Tunisian and Ghanaian companies.
The Director-General of the Chamber, Mr. Uche Mba told newsmen in Enugu on Tuesday that about 100 indigenous companies would exhibit at the Fair.
The week-long Fair, will kick off on April 4.
The theme of this year’s fair is “Developing Nigeria Industrial Sector/SMEs for Economic Advancement and Global Recognition”.
Mba said that over 120 Medium, Small and Nano Enterprises had indicated interest to exhibit their products and services at the Fair.
He said Chinese, Indian, Tunisian, Ghanaian companies have indicated interest and working to have their stands at the fair.
“Within the West African sub-region, the High Commissioner of Ghana sent in an official from Abuja to come and inspect the trade fair premises some days ago.
“He was sent to make sure that it will be a good one for them and to make necessary arrangements.
“So, for now, lots of companies within the West African sub-region have indicated interest and will be there live during the fair,’’ he said.
Mba said that the Chamber had put strategies in place to ensure that stakeholders benefit from participation in the Fair.
“We took a bold step for the first time in November 2024 and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Xavier Communications, to develop a robust marketing plan and attract companies.
“The chamber is putting finishing touches on an additional air conditioned tent, which is the biggest tent ever in the country, at the fair ground to ensure that where possible, all exhibitors would display indoors.
“This move was in our quest to revive the glory of the Enugu International Trade Fair and give the exhibitors, participants and general public coming to the Fair a positive experience.
“We are particularly happy that this step has proven to be in the right direction as we have been receiving streams of enquiries and interests from corporate/multinational organisations and institutions declaring interest to participate in the forthcoming fair,” he said.
