Owners of motorable and driveable automobiles that are over 35 years old, have a unique opportunity of showcasing the cars at the forthcoming 10th Lagos Motor Fair. Announcing this as one of the special features of the event the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Agwu, said that this will attract special recognition and reward from both the organizers as well as the owners/manufacturers of the brands of such classic vehicles.
The idea behind this is for our people especially the young ones to see the models that were in vogue before their birth and also for the owners of such long lasting brands to know that their product still exist in the country. I am sure some of the brand owners will highly appreciate the people for keeping such brand alive and well.
According to the chairman of the organizing committee for the event, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Agwu in a chat with newsmen; “We are introducing some special features to make this edition highly successful and beneficial to all. These include: Special live interactive radio programme featuring the Managing Directors of some key participating companies; Miss Lagos Motor Fair Beauty Pageant among the participating companies; Raffle draws in which a brand new car is the star prize; Fun and joy filled weekend featuring: Live performance by a famous musician; comprehensive family and children entertaining programmes; Fashion shows by popular and Award of Certificates of Excellence in recognition of supporters of the Fair as well promoters of the development of the automotive sector in Nigeria will equally be amongst the packages”.
The Chairman noted that the beauty of trade shows is that they take organisations beyond their supposed dreams and into the expected ground of realities. This they do by taking participants to higher levels by consistently keeping them [the exhibitors] in the minds of their target audience.
In what has become an Auto mundial and show of strength among the indigenous and foreign firms in the automotive business, more firms are confirming their participation in the events. Over 40 indigenous firms have confirmed their participation while about 100 foreign firms from all parts of the world are storming the Federal Palace Hotel Victoria Island venue of the event with different world-class products and services from their stables. .
Mr. Ifeanyi Agwu revealed that “virtually all the major brands of automobiles, spare parts, accessories, lubricants, banking, insurance, regulatory and policy making agencies and bodies are taking part.” He further noted that the growing number of exhibitors confirmed for this event can be attributed to the importance attached to it by the participants.
“We cannot but attribute the increasing number of participants for the show to the strategic importance attached to it by all the stakeholders in the industry who have been hardworking and consistent with us. It has been a collective effort and all hands have continually been on deck, starting from the private sector to the various agencies of government both at the state and federal level.”
Our aim is to make Lagos the hub of automotive business in West and Central Africa; using the platform of the Motor Fair. We need the co-operation of all and sundry as we cannot do it all alone. The resultant success of these efforts will rub off positively on all the stakeholders.
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