BACCIMA President Joins NACCIMA President at the Closing Ceremony of the Nigeria International Trade Fair as BACCIMA Sets Sight on Hosting Its First Trade Fair in 2026

The President of the Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) and National Vice President of NACCIMA, Alhaji Yahaya Oladiran Idris, joined the National President of NACCIMA, Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Nigeria International Trade Fair held at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Badagry Expressway, Lagos.

The event was hosted by the Executive Director of the Lagos Trade Fair Management Board, Barr. Veronica Ndanusa, who led the proceedings and welcomed dignitaries, exhibitors, and business leaders to the grand finale of the nation’s flagship trade exhibition.

Distinguished Guests in Attendance
The closing ceremony brought together notable figures from government, commerce, and industry, including:
• Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, National President, NACCIMA
• Mr. Aminu Dogondaji, Director, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
• Alhaji Yahaya Oladiran Idris, National Vice President (NACCIMA) & President, BACCIMA
• Mr. Adamu Salihu, Director General, Niger Chamber of Commerce
• And many others
Their collective presence underscored the importance of strengthening Nigeria’s trade environment and expanding opportunities for businesses across all sectors.

BACCIMA Announces Plans for Its Maiden Trade Fair in 2026
Speaking at the event, the BACCIMA President shared the Chamber’s vision to host its first-ever BACCIMA Trade Fair in 2026. This inaugural fair is set to:
• Highlight the vast economic potential of the Badagry division
• Promote SMEs, exporters, manufacturers, and creative entrepreneurs
• Boost cross-border trade along the Lagos–Seme–Abidjan corridor
• Attract investors and exhibitors from across Nigeria and the ECOWAS sub-region
• Position Badagry as a rising commercial and logistics hub
This upcoming trade fair aligns with BACCIMA’s mission to expand opportunities for local businesses and support sustainable economic growth.

Strengthening Collaboration Across Chambers
The participation of the NACCIMA National President, Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, reaffirmed the national leadership’s support for state and local chambers. Together with the Lagos Trade Fair Management Board, this synergy strengthens advocacy, enhances business development initiatives, and promotes trade facilitation nationwide.
A New Chapter for Badagry’s Business Community
As BACCIMA begins preparations for its maiden trade fair in 2026, the Chamber calls on:
• Entrepreneurs
• Corporate organisations
• Government MDAs
• Development partners
• Regional and international exhibitors
to collaborate in delivering a landmark event that will redefine trade and enterprise within the Badagry region and beyond.
BACCIMA remains committed to driving economic prosperity and positioning Badagry as a key player in regional and continental trade integration.