Abia STATE ANNOUNCES 2025 ABA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
The Abia State Government has officially announced the dates for the much-anticipated 2nd Aba International Trade Fair, which will run from November 28 to December 7, 2025. The event is expected to attract exhibitors, investors, and entrepreneurs from across Nigeria and beyond, positioning Aba once again as a hub of commerce and innovation.
Speaking during a press briefing at the Government House in Umuahia, Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu reaffirmed the Otti administration’s commitment to fostering business growth and creating platforms that stimulate economic development. He explained that the trade fair will not only showcase local talent and manufacturing but also open avenues for international collaborations.
This year’s fair is themed “Sustaining the Momentum: Unlocking Abia State’s Economic Potential” — a message that reflects the state government’s determination to build on ongoing reforms and infrastructural renewal. According to officials, the theme underscores Aba’s strategic role in Nigeria’s industrial landscape and its potential to drive economic transformation.
The Ministry of Trade and Commerce will spearhead the event in partnership with the Aba Chamber of Commerce, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA) and the Umuahia Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (UCCIMA). Both chambers have pledged their support to ensure the fair is bigger and more impactful than its maiden edition.
Outgoing Commissioner for Trade, Mr. Kingsley Nwokocha, disclosed that preparations are well underway. He highlighted that the fair will feature exhibition stands, business-to-business (B2B) networking sessions, product showcases, and investment forums tailored to link Abia’s entrepreneurs with global partners. He also encouraged businesses, manufacturers, and traders to take advantage of the opportunity to expand their market reach.
The Aba International Trade Fair is expected to provide enormous benefits for Abia’s economy, from boosting local production and SME visibility to strengthening investor confidence in the state. Beyond commerce, the event is also projected to drive tourism, hospitality, and service industries in Aba, generating ripple effects across the state.
Stakeholders are optimistic that the 2025 edition will surpass the inaugural fair in both scale and outcomes, cementing Aba’s reputation as one of West Africa’s leading trade and commercial centers.