By Uchenna Ezeadigwe
Awka
Member of the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and
Agriculture, Sierra Leone, and Chief Executive Officer of Yennco World Trade
Fair Limited, Dr. Onyeka Nwafor, has called on businesses, manufacturers, and
entrepreneurs to participate actively in the maiden annual Nigeria-Sierra Leone
Trade Fair scheduled to hold in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The trade fair, which is expected to strengthen economic and commercial ties
between both countries, will take place from July 27 to August 9, 2026, at the
Miatta Conference Centre, Freetown.
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Nwafor said the primary objective of the fair
is to promote Made-in-Nigeria products and create greater market access for
Nigerian businesses in Sierra Leone and the wider West African region.
He noted that the annual trade volume between Nigeria and Sierra Leone
currently stands at approximately $5 million and Nigeria's export valued at
roughly $2.96 million, describing it as a modest but steadily growing bilateral
economic relationship with significant potential for expansion.
According to him, the trade fair will provide exhibitors with numerous
opportunities, including access to a massive audience, high-level networking
with industry stakeholders, multi-channel media exposure, product launch
platforms, business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking sessions, and participation
certificates.
Dr. Nwafor emphasized that the event would serve as a strategic platform for
fostering cross-border trade, attracting investment, and promoting economic
cooperation between Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
He therefore urged government officials, manufacturers, exporters, small and
medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), and investors to take advantage of the
exhibition to showcase their products and services, build valuable
partnerships, and explore new business opportunities in the region.
The Nigeria-Sierra Leone Trade Fair is expected to attract participants from
various sectors of the economy, further enhancing trade relations and strengthening
economic integration between the two West African nations.
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