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Over 100 Companies to participate in Abuja China-Africa Trade Expo- Chamber of Commerce

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No fewer than 100 companies are expected to participate in the two day China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo holding in Abuja.

The expo, according to a statement signed by Zhang Ji
Secretary, China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria (CGCCN) is scheduled to take place from November 28 to November 30, 2024.

This is the second time the continent will be hosting the expo this year. The first for the year was held in May 2024, resulting in 43 signed projects worth $1.402 billion.

Ji stressed that the Abuja trade expo will not only showcase a broad range of products but will also place significant emphasis on Chinese engineering technology.

The organizing committee, which includes more than eight agencies affiliated with Hunan Province in China and the Nigerian Federal Trade Agency, confirmed that the expo will be held at the Abuja Trade & Convention Centre.

“The theme of this year’s expo is “China and Africa Joining Hands for a Better Future”.

The event is expected to feature a series of activities across multiple sectors, including investment and trade, infrastructure, healthcare, and engineering machinery.

“This forum will address the opportunities and challenges in China-Africa infrastructure cooperation, facilitating in-depth discussions on critical topics such as infrastructure connectivity, innovative investment and financing models, green and sustainable development, and business transformation. The forum aims to bring together stakeholders for meaningful exchanges and cooperation, promoting the signing and implementation of key projects, ” he said.

There would also be the China-Africa Business & Healthcare Matchmaking Conference,which will introduce leading enterprises

“This event will introduce leading enterprises from Hunan and present the investment and trade environment in various African countries through representatives from African chambers of commerce, investment promotion agencies, and businesses.

“Key focus areas will include healthcare, new energy, manufacturing, construction materials, textiles, fisheries, and infrastructure development, facilitating “one-on-one” discussions between Hunan enterprises and African business associations.”

On the first day of the expo, there will also be an exhibition showcasing engineering technology from Nigeria and China, which will continue until the final day. The exhibition will feature nine distinct areas, highlighting products in: New energy, Architecture (building hardware), Machinery (construction machinery & agricultural equipment), power transmission and transformation), Home Appliances & Furniture, Manufacturing, Pan-infrastructure, Circular Economy, and Comprehensive Area.

With robust support and collaboration from various stakeholders in both China and Africa, the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo has successfully hosted three sessions, establishing a new platform for local economic and trade cooperation. The third session of CAETE, held in Changsha, Hunan, in June 2023, covered 100,000 square meters and resulted in 120 signed projects valued at $10.3 billion. Over 1,700 exhibitors from Chinese and African enterprises, business associations, and financial institutions participated.

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