Notable leaders unveil Niger Delta Trade Expo and Summit

Prominent figures gathered at the dinner event to unveil the Niger Delta International Festival and Trade Expo, organised by KenEva Consult Ltd, KenRich Global Consult Ltd, and Brevity Anderson.

The event, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on August 6, drew an impressive lineup of attendees, including the Niger Delta Minister, Abubakar Momoh, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar A. Bagudu (represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry), the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, and a representative of the CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Adaora Umeoji, among others from SEPLAT and various organisations.

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The dinner precedes the highly anticipated Niger Delta International Festival and Trade Expo, set to take place later this year, which will also feature the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit 2024. The twin events, organised in partnership with the Ministry of Niger Delta and Brevity Anderson, are aimed at unlocking the region’s economic potential and empowering its people.

The Ministry of Niger Delta and KenEva Consult Ltd had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja to formalise the hosting of these events. Speaking at the unveiling, Ambassador Kenule Nwiya, founder of the Niger Delta International Festival and Trade Expo, highlighted the festival’s focus on economic empowerment, cultural showcase, and trade opportunities for the region.

Ambassador Nwiya elaborated on the event’s strategic goals, stating, “This festival and trade expo are designed to give back to the people of the Niger Delta by providing economic empowerment, showcasing our rich cultural heritage, and facilitating trade opportunities. We will have charity medical outreach, empowerment programmes for small and medium-scale enterprises, and support for those promoting our local foods.”

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He further added, “The festival will feature numerous pitches and showcases of local foods, fabrics, and other products that drive the region’s economy. Our empowerment efforts are aimed at sustainable integration, ensuring that our people benefit long-term from these initiatives.”

The unveiling dinner is part of the build-up to the twin events, which are expected to further unlock the economic potential of the Niger Delta region. These initiatives will provide opportunities for the youth to leverage their skills and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s economic development.