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SMEs are disproportionally affected by trade barriers such as access to markets (local and international), access to finance, lack of information, the complexities of certification processes, foreign exchange, etc. Inefficiencies resulting from trade policy are major trade barriers that need to be addressed.
To promote trade and investment, there is a need to bridge the gap between manufacturers, distributors, and end-users, and to create more platforms for synergy within the value chain.
The WenA International Trade fair tagged “New Voices, New Trade” is an annual product exhibition and promotion event powered by the Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA).
The trade fair will bring together operators, regulators, and other stakeholders involved in African cross-border trade to network, showcase their goods and services, and have insightful discussions. The ultimate goal is to identify opportunities for the businesses we support to export their products and expand their presence across Africa.
This trade fair will amplify investment opportunities in agriculture, technology, and other business sectors, as well as encourage export readiness of indigenous (made in Nigeria) products.
From the 6th – 11th of November, 2023, the WenA International Trade Fair will also be celebrating the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022, bringing together the best innovators in the SME industry and highlight their important work in nation building.
The WenA International Trade Fair 2023 is organized to enable companies, businesses showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services, meet with industry partners and explore new opportunities. It is a five (5) day event.
DAY 1:
The opening ceremony will host several speakers and stakeholders in industry, trade, and investment, participants ranging from entrepreneurs, business professionals, and government agencies, and guests from all over the world. The Trade Fair will be declared open by the First lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, HE. Hajiya Aisha Buhari.
Our conversations will focus on ways we can strengthen SMEs for productive and inclusive growth, mobilize SMEs to take advantage of opportunities within the AfCFTA, and also create an ecosystem that provides sustainable development for SMEs.
DAY 2 – 5:
Day 2 – 4, will hold the core content of the event featuring Exhibition, Business pitch contest, food fest, Award Night (Day 3), Workshop (Day 1, 4 and 5), Networking and partnership building, Business clinic, Fun and games, raffle draws, etc
The WenA International Trade Fair opening ceremony will feature speakers and stakeholders in trade and investments. The event will host entrepreneurs, business professionals and thought leaders, government agencies, and guests from all over the world.
The first lady of the federal republic of Nigeria, HE. Aisha Buhari will declare the trade fair open. The keynote speech will focus on the promotion of trade and investment across Africa, opportunities for SMEs within the AfCFTA, and the creation of an ecosystem that provides sustainable development for SMEs.
SESSION PROTOCOL
Distinguished Guest of Honor / Mother of the Day – Her Excellency Hajiya Aisha Buhari (First Lady Federal Republic of Nigeria)
Distinguished guest speaker – His Excellency, Amb. Tagma Moha Ou Ali (Moroccan Ambassador to Nigeria)
Keynote Speaker – Alhaji Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella (Agricultural Economist)
Speaker 1: Mrs. Affiong Williams (CEO REEL Fruits, Nigeria)
Speaker 2: Mrs. Atinuke (Oseni) Awobadejo (CEO, Wosiwosi African Food Store)
by WenA
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