Abuja Trade Fair attracting over 500,000 consumers — ACCI President

The President of Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Dr. Al-Mujtab Abubakar has disclosed that the Abuja International Trade Fair is attracting over 500,000 consumers.

He made the disclosure during his opening remark at the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) on Thursday in Abuja.

Speaking on the theme of the fair, the President of ACCI, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar, said, “AITF had served as a trusted global trade destination attracting over 500,000 consumers.’’

He explained that the trade fair provided a platform for business relationships, trade opportunities and ideas.

“As a leading chamber of commerce and industry, we continuously strive to improve the quality of our trade events and this year we have added side attractions such as rewards, free jollof rice tasting and a fashion runway to enhance the fair’s appeal,” Abubakar said.

The President noted that the trade fair is part of ACCI’s initiative to connect businesses and create a platform for policymakers to interact with the business community, recognising the vital role of small businesses in the national economy.

“We encourage everyone to participate in the 12-day event, engage in business networking and attend special days organised by government Agencies, Ministries and Parastatals, States, private sector and countries.”

Dr. Abubakar revealed that the chamber is building over 3,000 capacity business rooms with the target of boosting Economic activities in the country capital.

Earlier, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike expressed the administration’s readiness to collaborate with the private sector to reposition economic and business activities in the city.

Represented by the Mandate Secretary, Economic Planning in FCT, Mr Chinedu Elechi, Wike solicited the cooperation of the private sector, especially in the area of taxation toward boosting the FCT internally generated revenue