Nigeria: Cross River trade fair targets 200 vendors with no entry fees

Cross River Trade Fair is offering free admission to visitors for its 2024 edition, aiming to attract at least 200 merchants who will showcase their products over a 12-day event from November 15th to 26th at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar.

Commissioner for Commerce, Hon. Abigail Duke Orok, explained that the state’s government is organizing the trade fair not to generate profit but to revive economic activity that has been stagnant in the state for some time.

During a promotional…