ABEOKUTA–The Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA), with support from the Ogun state government have concluded plans to host the 2021 Aquaculture fair in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The President of the Chambers, Alhaji Wasiu Olaleye made this known at a press briefing held at the Moshood Abiola International Tradefair Complex in Abeokuta, adding that the platform will be utilized to introduce new concepts and enhance economic strategies in the fish industry.
Olaleye, who disclosed that the fair is scheduled to hold from the 15th to 19th November, explained that the yearly exhibition is designed for fish farming value chain industries to showcase their products and services in order to create awareness, examine the market trend and opportunities available.
He added that, the theme of the fair is ‘Aquaculture Entrepreneurship for Youth Employment, Wealth Generation and Sustainable GDP Growth’, stressing that it is geared towards the improvement of the economic status of the state.
The President explained that participants will include, small scale businesses, medium scale businesses, multi-national potential investors, aquaculture enthusiast and consumer of fish and aquaculture related products
“OGUNCCIMA is joining Ogun state government in building our future together on economic growth of the state in the area of agriculture, in order to increase her productivity, and encourage and develop SME’s through the influx of investors into the state,making her the investment place of choice”,he stressed
Olaleye stated that the fair will showcase various aquatic products and services, will promote new businesses, demonstrate new business models in the industry and promote made in Nigeria products, especially those made in Ogun state
The Chairman, Board of Directors Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA), Iyalode Alaba Lawson in her remarks pointed out that the tradefair is important to the development of the aquaculture industry, adding that it will further increase the IGR of the state
The first female President of Nigeria Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), commended the chambers for the initiative in collaborating with the state government on the fair.
She therefore call on entreprenuers in the fish industry to participants in the five day fair, and to showcase their products, adding that it is high time the country focus more of production, rather than rely on foreign consumables.
The Special Adviser to Governor on Trade, Industry and Investment, Yemi Ogunmefun in his contributions stated that the fair is important for the state economy, as well as opportunities for the Small Medium Enterprise (SMS).
Declaring the State government support for the fair, Ogunmefun stressed that the tradefair will promote Small Medium Enterprise (SMS) in the state.
The Director of Fishery in the state, Mrs Victorial Ojelade in her speech noted that the theme for the tradefair is product specific, adding that the state want to showcase potentials in fishery and aquaculture, just as she encouraged participants to turn out in large numbers.
