The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has assured potential exhibitors at its 2017 Lagos International Trade Fair that the event will deepen bilateral ties, enjoy foreign participation, and offer diverse investment
opportunities.
The Chairman, Trade Promotion Board, LCCI, Mr. Sola Oyetayo, explained that the theme of the fair, ‘Promoting Industrialisation for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Growth’, was apt and timely in the face of the current economic realities, which underscores the need for diversification and inter-sectoral synergy.
According to him, all industry players should support the efforts of the government in revamping and stabilising the economy, through the injection of capital into it, to drive investments in agriculture, manufacturing, trade, services and technology.
He said, “The fair will not only promote trade, but also aid inflow of investments in the country through partnerships among exhibitors. The event, which is to hold from Friday 3rd November to Sunday 12th November, 2017 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, is aimed at supporting Nigeria’s quest to achieve a virile, industrialised economy by providing a platform for the nation’s industrial, manufacturing, agriculture, solid minerals and service sectors.
“With the provision of enabling business environment, industrialisation is a major springboard to economic recovery and massive job creation. If we can vigorously pursue this noble path, it will no doubt result in sustainable growth desired for our increasing
population.”
Oyetayo added that there would be incentives for operators of small businesses.
“Various reforms by government are expected to enhance Nigeria’s ranking in the Ease of Doing Business. The private sector is expected to plug into these reforms and make complementary contributions towards rescuing the economy fully from recession,” he said.
