As the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) prepares to host the maiden edition of its trade show, AfriTrade B2B organised in partnership with the CMD Tourism and Trade Enterprises and KVS International, more than 158 local and international companies have registered for the show.
According to the chamber of commerce, the AfriTrade B2B scheduled to place at the Abuja Trade and Convention Centre, is envisaged to become the largest business-to-business (B2B) trade event in the capital city.
So far, more than 47 companies in agricultural business, 39 from building and construction industry, 10 from the cosmetic industries, 17 textile companies have all registered to be part of the trade show. Also companies from the confectionery, healthcare, hospitality and tourism, transport, education and others have registered to be part of the event. The chamber said more companies are still being registered for the event.
The AfritradeB2B is in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and it is expected to attract many local and international companies and would focus on deepening economic integration and enhance business relationships on the continent. The event is billed to run from July 13 to 14.
While speaking on the preparedness of the organizers for the event, the Director General of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Victoria Akai said: “The event hoped to generate well over 900 matched profiles from more than 200 targeted Nigerian companies, and around over 100 targeted companies around the African continent.
“AfriTrade has come with the objective to build relationships by allowing individuals and businesses to interact and establish trust with other professionals in their industry. We believe that these relationships can lead to referrals and collaborations in the future.
“Attending the AfriTrade B2B provides opportunity for businesses to build a positive reputation with thir industry. This can lead to increased opportunities and partnerships.”
Ms. Cecile Doumbe, the Managing Director of CMD Tourism and Trade Enterprises, one of the partners organizing the event, said facilitating AfritradeB2B is in line with developing economic cooperation, trade and investment within Africa and it is a major reason for the show.
