More than 1,000 exhibitors and over 500,000 visitors, from 20 countries across the globe, are expected to participate at this year’s edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), organisers of the fair, has said.
Disclosing this to the media in Lagos, Chairman, Trade Promotion Board, LCCI, Princess Layo Bakare-Okeowo, also stated that the exhibitors had so far expressed their interest in being part of the event, expected to be flagged off in Lagos by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on November 6.
She said a major feature of the edition is the Business-to-Business and Business-to-Government Room, aimed at connecting the exhibitors with bulk buyers, building a network of business partners and signing deals.
She described the B-to-B Room as representing the gradual shaping of the face of the Fair from a consumer Fair to a merchandise Fair to mark its 40th anniversary.
Another major feature, she stated, is the Children’s Corner, for pupils and students of both primary and secondary schools across Lagos, to enable the children that come to the fair to have maximum fun.
She expressed the organisers’ gratitude to the Tolaram Group, the parent body of Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Noodles and other children-friendly brands, for sponsoring the aspect of the fair last year and signifying its intention to do same this year.
She also announced a three-year deal with Zenith Bank as the Banker of the Fair, for the next three years, starting from this year’s event, the 40th in the series.