By Theodore Opara

The 17th edition of the annual Abuja International Motor Fair will hold at the Eagle Square, Abuja from October 27-November. According to the Chairman of the organizing committee for the event Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Agwu, the event is targeted towards boosting investments in the sector, is seriously assuming its rightful place in the Nigerian economy. He disclosed that the platform of this year’s edition was  packaged in such a way to attract  the attention of the new administrations  to the importance of developing the sector   to enhance the nation’s socio-economic development.

Mr. Agwu also hinted that the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is expected to declare the event open.  Mr. Agwu, who is also the Managing Director of BKG Exhibitions Limited, organizers of the event, said that every effort had been deployed to ensure that through the event, the sector receives the needed support from the new government and the private sector to enhance its’ rapid development.

“We are   packaging a show that will showcase all the existing and potential investment opportunities that abound in the Nigerian automotive industry, which we believe are very attractive to existing and prospective investors,” he stated.

According to him, this edition will, as usual, provide the litmus test to the shape of things in the industry with the current paradigm shift in the economy, government and the automotive sector. “The quality and quantity of showcased automobiles is undoubtedly the primary yardstick of measuring the success of any auto exhibition.

This means that auto enterprises showcasing at any exhibition must ensure visibility, wholeness and completeness, not leaving anything to chance. “These will be highly on display at the Eagle Square Abuja from October 27-November 4, under the auspices of the Abuja International Motor fair.”

Continuing Mr. Agwu said, “With our reach, a high powered delegation from the Federal Government led by the new Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will lead the inspection of automobile brands and the parade of stands; as he declares the event open”.

Executive of states and local government, members and leadership of the other arms of government in all the tiers of government in Nigeria, and a lot of corporate heads and organizations across the nation are expected at the mundial”.