Gov. Bello Flags off 2023 Kogi Trade Fair, assures investors of safety return on investment

The Kogi State Government has assured investors of return in investment, assuring that a safe and enabling environment has been created for businesses to thrive.

Governor Yahaya Bello made the disclosure, while officially flagging off the 2023 Kogi Trade Fair which open on Monday at the Ultra Modern General Muhammad Buhari Civic Centre, Lokoja.

Bello, who was represented by the Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Umar Aliyu, described the state as a safe place for investment, stressing that, his administration has made ensured the ease of doing business through policies that encourages investment.

He called on indigenous producers, entrepreneurs to take advantage of the ongoing trade fair to explore the rich business opportunities available in the State, 

While describing Kogi as a confluence of opportunities, the Governor said " We have made the security of lives and properties a top priority of our administration, making the State one of the most safest in the country".

" We have put in place measures that seeks to encourage indigenous businesses. We have put in place deliberate policies to encourage the ease of doing business".

" Be rest assured of incentives and waivers where necessary to encourage investment. We are mindful of the challenges faced by businesses, reason why we have allowed for flexibility for would be and investors in the State ".

 Bello, however, commended the Kogi State Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture and other partners for putting together the trade fair.

He assured of the State Government resolve to partner with reputable organization and investors in creating a vibrant economy for the State.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the President of Kogi State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Chief Femi Ajisafe explained that the Trade fair seeks to showcase made in Nigeria exportable goods.

He said the theme for the Trade Fair, "MSME Value Addition and Enhancement as Catalyst For Sustainable Economic Development", is meant to expose local producers and entrepreneurs to global market place.

Ajisafe, called on local and foreign investors to take advantage of the secured environment to invest in the State.

Our Kogi State Correspondent, reports that he averred further that this year trade fair is organized by Kogi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture KOCCIMA, in collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists NASSI, with support from the Kogi State Government, Dangote Cement PLC; West African Ceramics, United Bank For Africa and Nigerian Shippers Council.

"The Trade Fair is also meant to attract investment, enable participants from corporate organizations, individual investors and manufacturers and policy makers to invest in the State economy".

"The fair will enable producers and manufacturers of made in Nigeria products to interface, facilitate linkages with SME operators and export market operators".

"The Trade Fair will enhance access to local foods and agricultural processors and manufacturers of made in Kogi products".

Ajisafe, called on buyers and sellers to avail themselves the opportunity by visiting the trade fair ground, assuring of a pleasurable experience of a robust and touristic sites.

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