‘PHCCIMA Fosters Economic Growth’

The President, Port

Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, (PHCCIMA), Engr Vincent Furo has reiterated that the chamber would continue to foster economic development in the state.

Furo, who made this remark during the opening ceremony of this year’s 7th Port Harcourt International Trade Fair at Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt recently said the chamber had a mission of building and protecting businesses as well as developing the masses through relevant knowledge and information that could stimulate the economy.

According to him, “Today’s event affords us another opportunity to expose our business and services to the open market”, stressing that “we are confident that the business opportunities provided by the 7th Port Harcourt Trade Fair would help stimulate the economy of the state considering what it offers to international, national and local participants who will be presented with opportunities to buy and showcase their goods and services”.

He said that this year’s Trade Fair with its theme, “Advancing New Prospects for Small, Medium Entrepreneurs (SME) Growth and Economic Development in Rivers State” had enormous business opportunities that would deliver value to all stakeholders including business and health workshops, textile, fashion and beauty shows, music and comedy as well as other funfair to thrill the participants, enjoining all to avail themselves of the opportunity.

The Tide gathered that there is business boom at the fair as both exhibitors and visitors were busy at the various points selling and buying.

Collins Barasimeye