The Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA) said 300 companies from within and outside Nigeria are expected to participate in its 45th International Trade Fair, which will be held between November 23 and December 7, 2024.
Alhaji Garba Imam, the president of KACCIMA, disclosed this during a news conference on the level of preparations on Tuesday in Kano.
The theme for the 45th Kano International Trade Fair is “Non-oil Export for Economic Prosperity”
He said foreign companies are expected from other countries, including India and Niger Republic, among others.
Imam said the chamber had put the necessary facilities on the ground to ensure a successful event.
“We are expecting 300 participants. The gate fee is free for visitors to enable many people to visit the event”
He said Vice President Kashim Shettima will declare the trade fair open. At the same time, the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, will serve as the chief host and other dignitaries are also expected to attend.
He noted that the chamber had provided adequate security to safeguard the lives and properties of participants and visitors at the trade fair.
“We have engaged 80 security personnel and installed CCTV cameras at the event’s premises to monitor and record activities to ensure a zero-security breach.
“We will also provide free internet services at the trade fair complex. Visitors will be given the password to access free data within the premises,” Imam said.
The president added that the event’s theme focused on enhancing Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings through non-oil exports for economic benefit.
He called on the general public to attend the event in large numbers and take advantage of the free entry to purchase goods and explore opportunities.
