Musawa, Nwoko, Runsewe to grace Nigeria 1914 exhibition, trade fair forum

The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa is expected to grace the grand opening of the second edition of Nigeria 1914 exhibition, trade fair and business-economic forum scheduled to take place in Abuja from 1st to 14th October 2023.

Other prominent Nigerians expected to attend the unveiling of the 14-day event include Senator Ned Nwoko, the Director General of the National Council For Art and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe and the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa.

Three regional festivals will also be celebrated in the course of the event, according to Mr. Akin Laniyi, the Project Director.

Laniyi, a renowned producer said Nigeria @1914 exhibition, trade fair and business forum is a government-partnered educational exhibition of pictures, portraits, artifacts and paintings based on Nigeria’s history, milestones, icons & culture from the 1914 amalgamation, through the 1960 independence and the recent times.

He added that the trade fair will showcase the best of the country’s endowments and diversity from different states.

According to Laniyi, at the business-economic forum segment of the event, delegates and dignitaries from diverse sectors of the economy will interact and proffer world class cutting edge solutions that will envision Nigeria among the very best in economic and industrial development.

He explained that the first exhibition was held at Transcorp Hilton with the collaboration of the management of the hotel.

“The Exhibition, Trade Fair and Business Forum are a combined platform to foster both private and public sectors of our economy. Against the backdrop of celebrating our heritage and reflecting on our history on Independence Day, the event seeks to present Nigeria’s great potential and diverse opportunities state by state, institution by institution in a world class venue to a diverse audience for fourteen days starting on independence day the 1st of October 2023,” Laniyi said.

He said the event this year will provide a memorable experience for exhibitors and attendees.

“The exhibition, trade fair and forum are hosted on this occasion with the support of the Jabi Lake Mall known especially for its lakeside beauty, location and prime destination for the diplomatic community, business class and diverse internationally recognised global brands.

“The Independence Day cultural village set up alongside the trade fair arena by the shores of the lake will be a beehive of daily entertainment hosting comedians and diverse entertainers for 14 days.

According to him, the plan is to later take the exhibition around major cities in Nigeria including Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

He added that the the exhibition will also be taken on a global tour next year with cities like Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Berlin, Sydney, New York and Beijing listed by 2014.

According to him, past and present Nigerian leaders, members of the diplomatic community, the business class, small and medium enterprises owners, members of the political class, and academics among others are expected at the event.