(Governor Mbah of Enugu state – commended by ECCIMA President for building a thriving economy in Enugu state)
– “Gov. Mbah’s drive for enabling business environment has helped to attract number of multinational companies to establish in the state and to participate in this year’s Fair,” Chief Odeiga Jideonwo said
By Flowerbudnews
Chief Odeiga Jideonwo, the President of the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), says he will restore fading glory and appeal of the Enugu International Trade Fair.
Jideonwo gave the assurance at the weekend during a press briefing in Enugu on the forthcoming 36th edition of the fair.
The 15 days long Fair, which will kick off on April 4 and end on April 14, is themed: “Developing Nigeria Industrial Sector/SMEs for Economic Advancement and Global Recognition”.
Jideonwo expressed optimism that the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair would be a success in spite of the challenging economic environment.
According to him, a number of strategies have been put in place by the Chamber towards ensuring that all stakeholders realised meaningful outcome from participation in this Fair, including a number of side attractions that would interest the public.
“We took a bold step for the first time in November, 2024 and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with one of the marketing consulting companies in Nigeria, Xavier Communications Ltd, to develop a robust marketing plan and attract meaningful exhibitors/companies to the Fair.
“This move was in our quest to revive the glory of the Enugu International Trade Fair.
“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.
Jideonwo expressed optimism that the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair would be success despite challenging economic environment.
He expressed the hope that Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State would declare the fair open while the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, who coordinates the activities of the Chamber movement in the country, would also be on ground to give her blessings to the Fair.
“We are expecting high net worth personalities, captains of industries, business moguls of repute and economic policy makers making it to the fair in the opening ceremony as well as each special days at the fair.
“It is therefore with satisfaction that I let you know that the Chamber is making appreciable progress to ensure that the Fair is successfully held to the satisfaction of all stakeholders,” he said.
Jideonwo noted that the Chamber was very concerned about the upbeat of the economic affairs of the country pledging that the Fair would therefore provide the cleavages to gauge the economic situation.
“This included the attendant associated risks and opportunities that would be inclined to the business environment/landscape to make informed business and investment decisions,” he said.
The president commended Gov. Mbah for his efforts to build a thriving economy while urging all business and economic stakeholders to support these efforts.
“Gov. Mbah’s drive for enabling business environment has helped to attract number of multinational companies to establish in the state and to participate in this year’s Fair,” he said.
