The Women in Business (WIB) is set to hold a three-day market fair to expand and boost sales for female traders in the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja.
The WIB said in a statement on Monday that the fair will be held from November 1 to 3 at the Old Parade Ground in Garki district.
The three-day event is expected to provide women with greater access to economic opportunities and expand their customer base.
“The space has been opened for traders and customers to come together and transact in a most relaxed atmosphere in Abuja as hundreds of vendors have indicated interest to be part of the Women in Business (WIB) market fair,” the statement reads.
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“This is expected to be one of the largest trade expos in Abuja in recent times, with chains of side attractions put in place to make shopping even more fun.
“This is strategically organised to create opportunities for smart shoppers to get their items ready early enough before the Christmas price hike sets in.”
Ebiere Empere, the convener of the fair and chief executive officer (CEO) of OKADS Seafood, said 100 local market women will enjoy a 100 percent discount.
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She added that the cardinal objective is to create larger access to economic opportunities for women and assist them in enlarging their customer base.
“No fewer than 200 exhibitors will come and display their wares, making sales easier and customers satisfied,” Empere said.
“We want to redefine trade fair, and we want to clear barriers that have held women back all the while.
“Our decision to offer free spaces for 100 women is a step towards enhancing their businesses and network of customers. We don’t want to leave anyone behind.”
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Empere said she is committed to galvanising the potential that women have for nation-building, calling on female vendors to start booking their stands to come and do business.
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