BACCIMA receives support of Lagos State for maiden International Trade Fair
The Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) has secured the endorsement and support of the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment(MCCTI) for its maiden International Trade Fair.
The theme of the trade fair, which is scheduled to hold from May 8 to 17, 2026 at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, is “Trading Without Borders: Empowering Businesses for Regional and Global Markets.”
The trade fair is positioned as a strategic platform to promote SMEs, attract investment, deepen cross-border trade, and reposition Badagry as a major commercial and logistics hub.
The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr. Babatunde Onigbanjo, conveyed the ministry’s full endorsement and support for the Trade Fair initiative when the BACCIMA President, Alhaji Yahaya Idris, led a BACCIMA delegation on a courtesy visit to the ministry.
“Notably, the Ministry agreed to work closely with BACCIMA through the setting up of a Joint Technical Committee, aimed at ensuring the successful planning and execution of the Trade Fair, while also developing broader strategies to unlock and harness the economic opportunities across the Badagry corridor,” said Onigbanjo on behalf of the Commissioner, Mrs Folasade Bada Ambrose.
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Mr. Babatunde Onigbanjo expressed the Ministry’s appreciation for the Chamber’s proactive efforts toward private-sector development and regional trade expansion.
Speaking earlier, the BACCIMA President, Alhaji Yahaya Oladiran Idris presented the plans for the Maiden BACCIMA International Trade Fair and reaffirmed BACCIMA’s commitment to working hand-in-hand with government and key stakeholders to stimulate trade, empower local businesses, and drive sustainable economic growth within the Badagry axis and beyond.
The engagement marks a significant step forward in BACCIMA’s preparations for its maiden International Trade Fair and further underscores the growing synergy between the Chamber and the Lagos State Government in advancing commerce, investment, and inclusive economic development.
The Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) is a non-partisan, member-driven organization committed to promoting and protecting the interests of the business community in Badagry and its environs.
