2nd edition of Industrial and Commercial Expo to hold in September

By Lucy Ogalue

African Legacy International in collaboration with other partners across the country has concluded arrangement to hold the 2nd edition of Industrial and Commercial Expo in September.

The President, African Legacy International, Mr Innocent Ogu, in a statement said the event earlier scheduled to hold in August, would now hold from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27.

“The event which was supposed to hold from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23 at the NiCON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, 

will now hold from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 at same venue.

” It was postponed to enable all states of the federation present their indigenous products, services and cultural heritage at the exhibition ground.

“We urge stakeholders and various organisations in the country to come up and participate in the event.

“We however, apologise to all esteem prospectives participants to bear with the organisers on the change of date and as well, regret any inconveniences this may have caused, he said.

The president called on the Industrial and Commercial Commissioners/Coordinators across the States of Nigeria to engage and consult with their relevant stakeholders within their states.

Ogu said the cordinators should mobilise their local government Executives, nominate patrons from their states, and galvanise their state government to mobilise for the exhibition booths.

Explaining the economic importance of the exhibition and the need for participation, Ogu said that manufacturing and commercialisation are critical to driving economic growth of the country.

He asserted that the upcoming 2024 Industrial and Commercial Expo was designed to take the Nigerian Economy to the Global Markets Level.

“The event will catalyse technology transfer among stakeholders in the sectors, and we are committed to fostering economic development through strategic initiatives.

“Various measures have been taken to ensure the success of the event, including the participation of more exhibitors and about 10,000 attendees.

“The 2024 Industrial and Commercial Expo represent a significant steps towards economic growth and development in Nigeria as it will showcase the nation’s potentials.” Ogu said.