The Nigerian Association
of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) , has called for good business ethics and best practises that would guarantee sustainable national economic development.
The NACCIMA President, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, made the call in Abuja at the inauguration of Nigeria’s Centenary Trade Fair last.
Abubakar, who also served as chairman of the occasion, was represented by the National Vice President of NACCIMA, Mr Billy Gillis-Harry.
He said that the much-expected transformation of the national economy would only be realised through the adoption of good business ethics and best practices in both the public and private sectors.
The NACCIMA boss also described the theme of the fair, “Celebrating Creative Industrial Excellence in Production and Innovation through Unity in Diversity,’’ as timely and relevant to the country’s centenary celebration.
“The issue of creative industrial excellence in production and innovation cannot be overemphasised in the developmental process of any nation.
“Nigeria has abundant human resources that are highly skilful, creative and innovative in their different endeavours.
“Therefore, as we celebrate our 100 years of unity, it will not be out of place to celebrate our entrepreneurs’ creative industrial excellence and innovations since 1914 till date, which have contributed to bring us this far,’’ he said.
The NACCIMA president urged governments at all levels to invest more in infrastructural development, so as to enhance the country’s global market competitiveness.
He lauded the President Goodluck Jonathan administration for its commitment to the transformation of the economy, and pledged the support of the nation’s chamber of commerce movement.
Abubakar commended the Abuja Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ABUCCIMA) for organising the fair, and expressed the hope that both visitors and exhibitors would “have profitable and rewarding business interactions’’.
In his welcome address, the president of ABUCCIMA, Mr Solomon Nyagba, also stressed the need for the sustenance and strengthening of public and private sector partnerships.
He said that the partnerships would boost the innovative capacity of companies, as well as broaden and strengthen the nation’s industrial sector.
Nyagba said that the fair aimed at showcasing made-in-Nigeria goods and services, especially in key areas of industrial and manufacturing sectors of the economy.
“The fair is aimed at showcasing the huge strides Nigeria has made as a nation in the scientific, technological and industrial spheres.
“It is also meant to showcase the vast and varied agricultural, mineral and other national resources available in our economy,’’ he said.
Nyagba lauded the Federal Government for its economic development policies that promote the growth of small and medium enterprises in the country.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Sen. Bala Mohammed, commended ABUCCIMA for its commitment to the growth and development of the country’s SME sector.
Bala, represented by Mr Lawal Nuhu, the FCTA Deputy Director of Economic Planning, said his administration would continue to assist the chamber with needed support. (NAN)