The 37th edition of the Enugu International Trade Fair has been scheduled to hold from March 21 to March 30, 2026, as preparations intensify for one of the region’s largest commercial gatherings. The announcement was made on Thursday by the outgoing president of the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ECCIMA, Sir Odeiga Jideonwo, during the 52nd annual general meeting of the chamber held at the secretariat.
Jideonwo said the 10-day trade fair would be hosted under the theme “Empowering MSMEs for Global Competitiveness,” noting that detailed planning has already been completed to ensure a smooth and successful event. He explained that the fair has been structured to support micro, small and medium enterprises while creating opportunities for local and international business partnerships.
According to him, comprehensive strategies and a clear roadmap for the hosting of the fair have been developed, with implementation already underway. He added that marketing activities for the event began last year through both direct and indirect channels, a move he said has helped to attract growing interest from businesses and institutions within and outside Nigeria.
“The 37th Enugu International Trade Fair has been scheduled to hold from Saturday 21st to Monday, 30th March 2026 under the theme: Empowering MSMEs for Global Competitiveness,” Jideonwo said.
“Comprehensive strategies and a clear roadmap for the successful hosting of the Fair have been developed, and implementation is already in progress. Marketing activities commenced last year through both direct and indirect channels, and we are encouraged by the growing interest from both local and international organisations,” he added.
Jideonwo called on institutions, government agencies and international partners to actively participate in the fair, describing it as a landmark event designed to deliver value across all stakeholder groups. He said the fair would serve as a platform for innovation, networking and market expansion for exhibitors and participants.
Earlier in his address, the ECCIMA president commended the Enugu State Government for what he described as visible and sustainable commitment to urban renewal and infrastructure development across the Enugu metropolis and other parts of the state. He also praised the administration for major interventions in the education sector.
“Worthy of mention are your administration’s bold intervention in upgrading the education system through the construction of 260 Smart Schools, significant investment in road construction and transport infrastructure, as well as renewed focus on the tourism sector among other laudable initiatives,” he said.
Jideonwo further applauded the state government for improving the business environment, noting that Enugu State was ranked third in the 2025 Presidential Ease of Doing Business Ranking. He said the ranking reflected the government’s commitment to reforms, efficiency and service delivery, and positioned the state as a competitive and business-friendly destination.
Declaring the annual general meeting open, Governor Peter Mbah, who was represented by the Commissioner for Commerce, Investment and Industry, Hon. Sam Ogbu Nwobodo, urged ECCIMA and the business community to continue supporting the state government and development efforts.
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