Over 100 Companies to Participate in Abuja China-Africa Trade Expo

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

The organisers of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo have announced details for the upcoming event, scheduled to take place in Abuja from November 28th to 30th, 2024.
The trade expo will not only showcase a broad range of products but will also place significant emphasis on Chinese engineering technology.
According to a statement from the organisers, over 100 companies are expected to participate in the trade exhibition, the second of such in Africa after an earlier one held in Nairobi early this year.
The organising 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,” and will feature a series of activities across multiple sectors, including investment and trade, infrastructure, healthcare, and engineering machinery.
The opening ceremony and the China-Africa Infrastructure Cooperation Forum (Nigeria) will commence at 10 am. 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.”
“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.