4-in-1 expo to boost KVAC, cosmetics, food, decor industries
Nigeria will witness yet another 4-in-expo, which will focus on the KVCA, cosmetics, food and décor industries.
The expo, which will take place between 13 and 15 July this year in Lagos, is expected to attract a number of international and local exhibitors who will come into the country to tap into its 180 million population and dynamic market.
Exhibitors are expected from countries such as Turkey, Russia, China, the UK, the US, Germany, France and Ireland, among many others.
The HVAC expo is expected to boost the electronics industry in Nigeria, with companies such as Panasonic, Daikin, Samsung, Siemens, Carrier, LG and Vilo, among others, expected to exhibit.
The HCAV expo provides an opportunity for Nigerians to see the latest developments, trends, and technologies, while providing a platform for buyers to meet manufacturers.
International Beauty and Hygiene Expo and Cosmetic Exhibition will showcase local brands such as shea butter, coconut aloe vera, African Black Shop and will also attract exhibitors from other countries such as the UK, Belgium, France, Germany and the US.
It will showcase a wide range of products such as hair and hygiene products as well as personal care items.
Similarly, the other expo called International Furniture, Home Textile and Housewares Exhibition, will provide an opportunity for Nigerian players to learn new trends and technology in furniture and decoration sub-sectors and will support the development of the industries locally.
As Nigeria refocuses attention to agriculture, the Agrofood Exhibition will sample a number of food products, say exhibitors.
Nihat Suer AY, general manager of Elan Expo, the organiser of the 4-in-1 expo, said this was an opportunity for Nigerian companies to seek international partnerships.
According to him, foreign companies preferred to be in Nigeria to reach other parts of West Africa, adding that some of the companies could set up plants in Nigeria but would start by first with partnerships.
He said more than 50 percent of companies that visited the expo last year now had partnerships with Nigerian companies.
Jude Chime, project coordinator of De Bilateral, a co-organiser of the expo, said 6,000 to 10,000 companies would participate as against 5,200 that visited last year.
“It’s interesting how the federal government is making it easier to do business in Nigeria. Many companies have indicated interest to participate and it’s for policy makers, exporters, financial institutions, and importers,” he said.
ODINAKA ANUDU