No fewer than 88 exhibitors from various industries across the country participated in the in the week-long trade fair organised by the Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KWACCIMA) in Ilorin, Kwara State. The trade fair which commenced on 11th December 2024 came to a close on Monday, December 16, 2024. While the fair, which held at the premises of Ilorin township stadium lasted, exhibitors displayed their latest products and engaged with potential customers.
Visitors to the fair were treated to a diverse range of products and services, including electronics, fashion items, food, and agricultural inputs, among others. The trade fair also featured series of programme where industry experts shared insights on the latest trends and innovations in the industry. LEADERSHIP reports that the fair also included talent hunt, live music performances and cultural displays.
At the opening ceremony of the fair, the president of KWACCIMA , Mrs Ronke Adeyemi (SAN) appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to provide alternative market places for business owners displaced in some markets in Ilorin due to the ongoing urban renewal projects in the state. Adeyemi also noted that the sharp rise in the cost of fuel and electricity in the country was impacting on the nation’s economy. “But these hard times also have an advantage, we are forced to think outside the box not only in the effective management of our resources, but also to develop new business ideas that a.
