BUSINESS operators in Kwara state, under the aegis of Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA), in partnership with a marketing and events outfit, have concluded arrangements to hold an international trade fair to promote made in Nigeria products. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin at the weekend on seventh Kwara trade fair, the KWACCIMA president, Alhaji Ahmed Raji, said that the trade fair, themed; Development of small and medium enterprise, a panacea for the growth and development of Nigeria, would host over 100 local and international manufacturing industries. He said that the fair aimed to promote potentials of the largely agrarian state, adding that Kwara state served as the home of raw materials for agro-based manufacturing, pharmaceutical, paper manufacturing and furniture among others. He also solicited the support of people towards success in the event, saying that the success of the fair would go a long way at improving and promoting businesses in the state. Also speaking, the MD/CEO of partnering outfit, Anista marketing, and events limited, Patience Barshep, said that the partnership has potentials to galvanize the state economy into international level.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 28, 2018 12:56 UTC