... To Host Maiden International Trade fair, November, 2020.
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Gov Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday unveiled ‘Doing More Magazine and Business Directory with a view to properly inform and educate the international community of the developmental strides and achievements of his administration along with their impact on the Socio-economic growth of the State and the citizenry.
Bello while Unveiling the quarterly Magazine Publications by the State Ministry Of Information and Communications and a novel online Confluence Business Directory as parts of activities to mark Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary celebration, said that his administration would not relent in its strive to boost the state economy.
He Charged the Information Ministry to ensure wide circulation of the Magazine, especially at Embassies, High Commissions, Airports and other public places in order to showcase the creativity, ingenuity of the people and potentials of the state and need for investors to come and invest in the state.
“This magazine is coming at a time that the international community needs to know why our people voted for us massively. We are setting the pace in Nigeria”, he said.
The Governor pointed out that his administration remains committed to the welfare of the people, noting that the magazine has captured in details what made the people of the state to vote overwhelmingly for him and his party at the polls.
He equally expressed confidence that his Administration’s agenda is breeding positive impact on the state and it’s already been documented for the whole world to see.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo said the ‘Doing More Magazine’ is the response of the Government to the need to effectively communicate her achievements to the outside world.
He said the Directory was designed and hosted by the hardworking staff of his Ministry that is prepared to use ICT to improve the internally generated revenue of the State, saying businesses will be hosted for free in the first ninety days.
“The first three months are free and we are targeting listing over 10,000 businesses before December.
“I want to commend the staff of the Ministry who birthed the Magazine and the CBD, saying Government will continue to showcase the resourcefulness of dedicated civil servants”.
Meanwhile, the state Government has concluded arrangements for the hosting of the first World-class international trade fair in Lokoja, the state Capital, November this year.
The international trade and business event Scheduled for the first week of November 2020 is being organized to show case and promote the abundant Commercial Resources in the state.
The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo who also doubles as an executive Chair of the Trade fair planing Committee, said that the event is ripe for the state and it would go a long way in promoting the state economy in a new light by attracting investors to the state.
Fanwo played host to The Executives of Kogi State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KOSCCIMA) led by her Deputy President I, Abdullahi Ibrahim Victor who were copartners as they present proposal for collaboration with the Kogi State Newspaper Corporation (The Graphic Newspaper) to launch and covenene the maiden Made In Kogi Trade Fair, 2020.
The commissioner Said that the strength of Kogi State is not limited to mineral resources and geographical location, but also in innovation, which really needs marketing and exposures.
The Director-General of The Graphic Newspaper, Dayo Thomas in his welcome speech emphasize on the importance of broadcasting cum marketing for such trade fair.
Also speaking at the event, the president of Kogi Chamber of Commerce, Victor Abdul said that all preparations are in place for the takeoff of the Trade fare and they are awaiting the state government approval and participation.
The World-class Trade fare is in partnership with Kogi State, The Graphics newspaper and The Chambers of Commerce, Industry Mine And Agriculture KOCEMA.
