The Abia State Government has taken a significant step towards hosting the second edition of the Abia International Trade Fair with the inauguration of a 23-member committee. Chaired by Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, the committee has a clear mandate to surpass the achievements of the inaugural edition in both scale and impact.
During the inauguration ceremony at the Deputy Governor’s Conference Hall in Umuahia, Engr. Emetu charged committee members to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and a strong sense of commitment to the task ahead. He emphasized the need to build on lessons learned from the previous edition and deliver a more robust and inclusive trade fair.
To ensure transparency and accountability, Engr. Emetu announced that all financial transactions related to the trade fair would be managed centrally by the Ministry of Trade and Commerce.
The Commissioner for Trade and Commerce will serve as the Committee Secretary, while the Vice Presidents of the Aba and Umuahia Chambers of Commerce will serve as Co-Vice Chairmen.
Engr. Emetu also highlighted the importance of strategic publicity, calling for stronger partnerships with traditional media and digital influencers.
He tasked the committee with setting and announcing a date for the fair as soon as possible, noting that early inclusion in the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) calendar would aid sponsorship and corporate engagement efforts.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Mr. Nwaka Inem, and his counterpart on Investment Promotion, Chief Greene Amankwe, expressed confidence that the 2025 edition would be more impactful, highlighting the importance of collaboration between government and business networks.
The second Abia International Trade Fair is expected to attract both local and international stakeholders across various sectors, further positioning the state as a vibrant hub for commerce, innovation, and investment in Nigeria.
