The organisers of Oyo Mega Trade Fair, have said that  this year’s edition would encourage local content development; facilitate trade interactions; showcase small and medium Enterprise (SME) potentials for co-operation; and as well, promote non-oil products and services for export with a view to promoting competitiveness and recognition in the global market.

The 10 day event  scheduled to take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, will also encourage partnerships, joint venture initiatives, and improvement in quality goods production, packaging and service delivery and further enhance cooperation between Oyo State, manufacturers and other stakeholders from within and outside Nigeria.

According to the Trade Fair Consultant, Delight Owoyemi, the event with the theme: “Manufacturing Opportunities In Sensitizing The Nigerian Economy For Investment Evolution” was conceived to sensitize the Nigerian economy for investment using opportunities in the manufacturing industry.

“The Trade Fair is designed to showcase and promote locally made products in Nigeria. The Trade Fair will bring together an array of indigenous manufacturers, government agencies and companies to showcase their products, generate leads, increase visibility and interact with customers and buyers.

“The fair will provide opportunities for various trade groups and professionals to present new products and new ideas. Also, our foreign visitors have the privilege of visiting places of interest in the country through our hospitality and tourism programmes. Moreover, eminent dignitaries and decision makers from all over Nigeria visit the Fair on a daily basis throughout its duration”, Owoyemi explained.