▪︎MAN President, Otunba Francis Meshioye visit an exhibition stand at MANEXPO recently (File photo).

” Whether you are an investor, seeking promising ventures, a manufacturer looking to expand your horizons, or an industry professional seeking valuable insights, the Nigeria Manufacturing and Equipment Expo (NME Expo) & the Nigeria Raw Materials Exposition (NIRAM Expo) promises to be a fertile ground for deal flow and collaborations.”

Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the Director-General of  Manufacturers Association of Nigeria- MAN, said in a statement five days to the exhibition holding at the Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, in Lagos, Nigeria, from 21st – 23rd November 2023.

He said that manufacturers, investors, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the continent will converge at this prestigious event to explore and harness the potential of the manufacturing sector.

This year’s edition with the theme ‘Future Manufacturing: Building a Sustainable Roadmap to the Industrialization of Nigeria” emphasis on “Deal Flow” as being the key to Manufacturing and industry growth” as the central focus, aiming to facilitate meaningful partnerships, investments, trade opportunities and collaborations that drive innovation and growth.

Key Highlights of the NME & NIRAM Expo, 2023 Deal Flow
Focus:
● Investor Meet-ups: The event will host exclusive sessions where investors can connect with promising manufacturing enterprises looking to expand, innovate, or secure funding;
● B2B Connect: A dedicated platform will enable participants to pre-schedule meetings with potential partners, ensuring valuable face-to-face interactions;
● Industry Insights: Renowned manufacturing experts and leaders of thought will share insights on emerging manufacturing trends, investment strategies and market opportunities;
● Exhibition Zone: The exhibition area will feature a curated selection of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, solutions and investment-ready projects; and
● Networking Opportunities: Participants will engage in high-level networking with industry players, government officials and representatives from international trade missions.

The Expo shall be a catalyst to facilitate deal flow which creates a significant opportunity for manufacturing companies to learn, meet new potential clients, engage with one another to find out how to deal with manufacturing challenges and ultimately grow their manufacturing businesses.

In addition, the event further supports the development of Intra-Africa trade with many African countries being represented.

Bunmi Aliyu, Managing Director, Leoht Africa, added that  the potential impact of the event would be felt for many more months after, as manufacturing companies further unpack the leads and contacts they would derive from the event, thus creating potential opportunities for engagements and business interactions.