As build up to the 2024 Commercial and Industrial Trade Fair (#CITF2024) gathers momentum, many strategic markets in Lagos and other parts of the country have started registering interests to participate in the November Trade Fair.
Only recently, the leadership of Alaba International Market paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Director/CEO of Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board (LITFCMB), Barr. Dr. Vera Ndanusa, as part of their commitment to fostering collaboration and supporting the upcoming #CITF2024, scheduled to hold from [15th-26th November] at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Lagos Badagry Expressway.
The visit, led by the President of Alaba International Market, Chief. Dr, Camilus Amajuoyi, alongside other key executives, served as a platform to strengthen business ties and explore opportunities for joint participation in the forthcoming trade fair. The meeting also aimed to reaffirm Alaba International Market’s support in promoting Lagos as a premier destination for trade and investment in Africa.
A statement issued and made available to Business Hilights, said “The ED/CEO, Barr. Ndanusa, expressed appreciation for the long-standing partnership between Alaba International Market and the Trade Fair Complex, noting that the involvement of Alaba’s leadership would play a significant role in ensuring the success of the 2024 edition of the Commercial and Industrial Trade Fair, which promises to showcase a wide range of industrial innovations and commercial prospects to a global audience.”
Responding on behalf of the Alaba leadership, Barr. Uche. Ubochi reassured their market’s readiness to leverage the Commercial and Industrial Trade Fair to boost local entrepreneurship and expand Nigeria’s trade footprint on the international stage.
According to him, “Our market has always been a hub for business excellence, and by aligning ourselves with the #CITF2024, we are not only strengthening our business community but also contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s economy,” he said.
“As preparations for the Commercial and Industrial Trade Fair gather momentum, the partnership between Lagos International Trade Fair Complex and Alaba International Market signifies the mutual dedication to making the event a milestone in Africa’s trade and industrial development.
Industry observers say the upcoming fair is expected to attract key stakeholders, exhibitors, and visitors from across the globe, considering the fact that it is coming more than 14 years of inactivity. Besides, the fair will stand as prime platform for business networking, product showcases, and industrial collaboration amongst local and international investors.