Nigerian-owned companies in Canada have showcased their services on the maiden version of the Winnipeg Naija Commerce Honest, a celebration of Nigerian tradition, meals, music, trend, artwork and entrepreneurial spirit.
Organised by Canada Naija-Business Hub, Nigerians in Winnipeg used the chance to have a good time Nigerian tradition within the diaspora.
The commerce truthful offered an thrilling alternative to empower SMEs and for individuals to expertise the wealthy cultural heritage of Nigeria and Africa in Canada.
The one-day occasion featured various distributors showcasing varied services. The merchandise lower throughout trend, homes, the most recent African kinds and meals distributors providing genuine Nigerian delicacies, music and artwork.
Uzoma Asagwara, deputy premier and minister of Well being, seniors and long-term care of Manitoba, inspired the entrepreneurs to proceed the nice work.
“Nigerian culture is beautiful and diverse. I look forward to having more of this gathering in Winnipeg,” Uzoma stated.
Tolulope Adebayo, founding father of Canada Naija-Business Hub and BrandParlour Communications Inc. stated the Winnipeg Naija Commerce Honest is a chance to attach with the wealthy heritage of Nigeria past market.
“It will assist members to find gifted native companies in Canada and produce over 100 companies from Nigeria and African communities collectively to showcase their services.
“The success of the commerce truthful is a testomony to the collaboration between the Nigerian group and native companies. We’re extremely grateful for the help acquired from established manufacturers in Winnipeg. Their participation has fostered essential connections between the Nigerian group and the broader Winnipeg enterprise panorama.
Olubunmi Agbaje, founding father of Nigerians in Winnipeg, expressed gratitude to all members together with customers, the planning committee, authorities representatives, group leaders, distributors, companions, and volunteers.
She additionally stated that the commerce truthful will develop into an annual occasion.
Apart from selling Nigerian cultural heritage and networking alternatives for small enterprise house owners, the Winnipeg Naija Commerce Honest attendees additionally loved large reductions, raffle attracts, free meal tickets and video games.
Markus Chambers, performing deputy Mayor and metropolis councillor for St. Norbert-Seine River, additionally congratulated the Nigerians in Winnipeg and inspired them to maintain pulling up extra networking occasions.
The Commerce truthful loved the presence of many dignitaries equivalent to Uzoma Asagwara, deputy premier and minister of Well being, seniors and long-term care of Manitoba; Markus Chambers, performing deputy Mayor and Metropolis Councilor for St. Norbert-Seine River, Winnipeg; and Janice Lukes, deputy Mayor and metropolis councillor for Waverley West, Winnipeg.