IATF2027: Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment assures of early planning
There are indications that Nigeria must have kicked off preliminary efforts at escalating her plans to stage a wonderful Intra-African Trade Fair outing in 2027 considering the huge optimism expressed in Algiers at the weekend on the sidelines of her visit to the numerous Nigerian exhibitors around the country’s pavilion.
MoneyReport said that the Minister of Industry Trade and Investment (MITI) Dr. Jumoke Oduwole has allayed the fears of some prominent Nigerian economic players who needed her assurance for a seamless display of quality and integrity at a time considered a critical election year.
This conversation ensued between the Minister, Dr Oduwole, and an industry chieftain of one of the biggest African conglomerates;
Industry Chieftain: “Honourable Minister,when are we going to start planning for this humongous project”
According to interviewee, the indication is that the Government is ready and does not seem perturbed one bit even as the many industrial and “economic players in the country have the feeling that IATF is coming home”.
He noted that Nigerians had looked out for this hosting over the years but had respected the opinion of the rest of Africa and the feeling of brotherhood.
“That response is very assuring, coming from a representative of a respected Nigerian President and a country known for doing very big things for Africa. It is highly uplifting to hear this and all of us will be excited to meet her immediately we get home to be able to set the ball rolling in order to set up a classical programme that will redefine the seriousness the country attaches to the continent and the global status of IATF.”
