Exhibitors, patrons commend Lagos Trade Fair

Some exhibitors and patrons at the Lagos International Trade Fair 2021 have expressed satisfaction with the expo which ends on Sunday.

They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in separate interviews at the event, that the fair had met most of their expectations.

Mrs Folashade Motunmori, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Necessary Naturals, said she came to the fair with expectations of networking and collaborating with other businesses.

Motunmori, who produces natural skin care products for conditions such as eczema, ringworm and pimples, said her experience was beyond sales.

“For me as a first timer and a brand owner, it’s about networking, collaborating with others and to see other people’s ideas.

“This will help me know what I am doing right or wrong so that I can work on myself and be better in what I am doing,” she said.

Mr Michael SUN, a Chinese exhibitor, said participating in the trade fair helped position his brand in Nigeria.

SUN said the patronage had been encouraging because his company incorporated small goods such as mop sticks, chairs and tables into their brand.

“So many people came to our stand, so it is a good opportunity for us to grow our brand in the Nigerian market,” he said.

Also, Mrs Adebimpe Oluwaseun, Sales Representative, Amber Energy Drink, said her organisation was looking forward to the aftermath of the trade fair and engagements they had at the fair.

Another exhibitor, St. Iyke Nduibisi, Founder, The Alpha 1 Company, said the fair gave him a platform to showcase his goods and business.

Ndubuisi, who deals in security equipment, including smart wireless video doorbells, smoke sound and motion detectors said many people visited his stand.

“People are fascinated by the technology. We have a lot of companies trying to understand what this is all about.

“We have property developers who are saying yes, they want to begin to put these in their property,” he said.

In a related development, Mrs Emmanuella Okam, however, said she attended the fair, not only to buy cheap products but to ensure that she got original and durable ones.

NAN reports that the trade fair, which started on Nov. 5, ends on Sunday.

The fair, which was organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), was planned to host about 200,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors from 16 countries.

The theme of this year’s trade fair exhibition was: “Connecting Businesses, Creating Values”.