The campaign for the patronage of made in Nigeria goods and services received a major boost over the weekend as the financial institution announced its sponsorship of the 2016 Made-In-Nigeria festival.
The event is scheduled to hold between September 26 and October 1st, 2016 at the Eko Atlantic City
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo; the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria , Godwin Emefiele; Director General, Budget Office of the Federation , Mr. Ben Akabueze; Senior Special Adviser to the Vice President on Trade Dr. Jumoke Oduwole and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Okey Enelamah will lead discussions at the event.
The sponsorship of the event, according to the bank was in line with the its commitment to promote and support government’s drive to diversify the economy occasioned by the declining revenue generated from crude oil exports and the relatively weaker exchange rate against the US dollar in the parallel market.
The maiden edition of the Festival would focus on enhancing innovation, creativity and promoting the buy Nigeria culture to stimulate key growth sectors, create jobs as well as facilitate trade and investment in sectors such as power and infrastructure, agriculture, technology, manufacturing, sports and entertainment.
The week-long program will comprise of a three-day summit, seven-day exhibition of made-in-Nigeria products, a showcase of art and entertainment and an Independence day Concert tagged “the Supremacy” featuring the best of Nigerian artists like Tuface, Asa, Dbanj, King Sunny Ade & Wizkid.
