The Kwara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KWACCIMA) has pledged to continue engaging relevant authorities to tackle business challenges, drive industrial growth, and foster economic development in Kwara State.

Speaking at a press conference in Ilorin on Monday, the Association’s President, Oluronke Adeyemi (SAN), highlighted the organization's dedication to supporting businesses and advocating for economic reforms.

The press event also served to announce the upcoming Kwara State Trade Fair, which is scheduled to hold in Ilorin from December 6 to 16, 2024. Adeyemi acknowledged the challenges confronting businesses in the state and reaffirmed KWACCIMA's commitment to collaborating with the government and stakeholders to promote economic prosperity.

She said, “for years, challenges are many and, we recognise that government can not respond to everything within a year or two but we have been ensuring that government is continuously working on these challenges so that with time some of these issues will be a thing of the past.”

She commended the State Government’s support, under the leadership of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on economic development of the association.

Abu Salami, Deputy President of the Association, stated that arrangements had been concluded to hold 11th Kwara Trade Fair.

Salami, represented by Hassan Ibrahim, highlighted the objectives and benefits of the trade fair, to showcase abundant availability of resources in 16 LGAs in the State to the World, accelerate development of commerce and industry, and indicate prospects for foreign and local private investments in strategic areas.

He said the theme of this year’s fair is “Unlocking the Investment Potential of Kwara State for Sustainable Economic Development” and business organizations in Nigeria, Federal and State-owned corporate, research and educational institute, Nano, Micro, Small, Medium and large scale industries from within and outside the state are expected to participate.

Damilola Yusuf-Adelodun, Kwara State Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, posited that the Ministry prioritises ease of doing business and remain committed to ensuring that businesses thrive in the State.

The Commissioner, represented by Ibrahim Salman, assured full support of the Government towards achieving a successful outcome.