Logistics entrepreneurs ready for Multimodal West Africa

Entrepreneurs in the transportation, logistics and supply chain management are readying themselves for the second edition of Multimodal West Africa organised by Clarion Events West Africa.

Multimodal West Africa is a platform provided for players in both public and private sectors to actively engage and proffer strategic solutions to current industry challenges.

This year, the 3-day event will kick off from 23rd to 25th January at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, with over 100 local and international exhibitors and over 1,000 confirmed attendees.

There will be specialised conferences which will expose stakeholders to latest trends and business investment opportunities available within the industry as industry experts will be sharing first- hand information that are crucial to the industry.

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Ibrahim Jibril, president, Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics, said Multimodal West Africa is a brilliant initiative of Clarion Events, which will further provide support in the industry, in addition to government’s effort to revamp the sub-sector. He urged all stakeholders to take advantage of the diverse opportunities the event presents.

According to Jadesola Ogundiminegha, event manager, Multimodal West Africa, the event aims to increase port and terminal activities and increase the number of non-oil exporters to broaden the nation’s economic base, reduce clearance times, as well as improve intermodal options & facilities at ports to promote patronage. It is also in line with the new economic diversification policy of the federal government and will aim to explore dedicated ports for exports and provide more efficient supply chain solutions.

Multimodal West Africa is free for visitors, who are only required to register via www.multimodalwestafrica.com for a chance to get exclusive visitor tickets.

Joyce Akpata, director-general, Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), said the event will bring all stakeholders together who will come up with solutions to a myriad of issues.

Akpata assured that members of the NACC who are in the industry will be mobilised to participate.

Clarion Events West Africa is a division of Clarion Events Limited based in the United Kingdom established since 1947 with capacities and expertise in producing over 180 innovation and market leading exhibitions annually; organised with 13global office.

ODINAKA ANUDU