Enugu Few days ago had just concluded NaijaBrandChick (NBC) Trade Fair recorded transaction volume in excess of N500 million, Enugu State government has said.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Enugu Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Agency, who is also the Special Adviser to the governor on MSMEs & Digital Economy, Arinze Chilo–Offiah, noted that the fair, which was organized by the Enugu SME Agency and NaijaBrandChick (NBC) at Okpara Square, Enugu, it attracted over 120 vendors, mainly from the fashion, food, electronics, and across various other sectors.
Arinze Chilo Ofiah said that this development shows Enugu State’s fast increasing economic growth into a commercial hub. Chilo-Offiah further said that the trade fair is in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s mission to grow the state’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion and make the state one of Nigeria’s top three states by Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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“The fair, held on November 2 and 3, attracted over 120 vendors from various sectors, including fashion, food, electronics, and more. More than 30,000 shoppers from within and outside Enugu attended, showcasing the state’s ability to draw significant foot traffic. This large turnout demonstrated Enugu’s appeal as a destination for trade and commerce, with the added assurance of security, allowing businesses to flourish without concern.
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