09/05/2026
NACCIMA AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE BADADRY TRADE FAIR 2026
The maiden edition of the Badagry Trade Fair 2026 officially commenced yesterday, 8th May 2026, at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, under the theme: “Trading Without Borders: Empowering Business for Regional and Global Market.”
Organised by the Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, the trade fair aims to promote local and international trade, support SMEs, attract investments, strengthen cross-border commerce, and foster regional integration under ECOWAS and the AfCFTA framework.
Representing the National President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, the Director General, Engr. Sola Obadimu, commended BACCIMA for championing enterprise development and economic inclusion through the initiative.
Speaking on the theme, he emphasized the importance of regional integration, cross-border collaboration, and interconnected African markets as critical drivers of sustainable economic growth. He further highlighted the immense opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area, noting that the agreement opens access to a market of over 1.4 billion people with a combined GDP exceeding $3.4 trillion.
He also reiterated the strategic role of chambers of commerce in supporting businesses through advocacy, trade facilitation, market linkages, capacity building, and policy engagement, while describing Badagry as a vital gateway for West African regional commerce.
Dignitaries present at the opening ceremony included representatives of the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Nigeria Customs Service, Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and other distinguished stakeholders from the public and private sectors.
The ceremony concluded with exhibition stand tours and group photographs.