Speaking at the day 2 of the exhibition in
Lagos, the Regional Director-West Africa, Afrocet Montgomery Group Mr. George
Pearson said, “Over the last 8 years, PROPAK West Africa has grown into the
largest exhibition in West Africa. It has attracted the largest numbers of
exhibitors, largest space in terms of exhibition space and the largest number
of visitors that come to an exhibition in West Africa.”
The eighth edition of PROPAK West Africa
started on September 14th and closed on September 16th with a strong focus on
providing valuable insights as well showcasing latest technology and knowledge
in the packaging, print and processing industry in a post-Covid-era.
The 2021 event has brought together top minds
in facility management, operations, plastics engineering, and design, research,
recycling and sustainability, business development, and executive leadership to
transform and advance product innovation.
Pearson stated that PROPAK West Africa
provides a unique platform for showcasing Nigeria’s credentials as a leading
manufacturing jurisdiction in Africa.
“We especially aim to leverage this edition to
present our scorecard in reaffirming the huge and real potential the
manufacturing industry has in supporting Nigeria’s much-needed growth from
non-fossil fuel sectors.”
Speaking on the impact of pandemic on the 2021
edition, the regional director- West Africa of Afrocet Montgomery said that
COVID-19 has impacted negatively on the turnout of visitors as well as overseas
participants.
“Obviously, the pandemic has had a big impact
on our business. We rely on big delegations coming from other countries such as
India and China, which we have not gotten this year” adding that “one thing
that is pertinent, is that we are able to run the show. It shows that we have
got a lot of local support. It is a testament that PROPAK appeals to both the
local economy and international market.”
According to him, the show has continued to
grow and attract the region’s leading organisations from across the
manufacturing sphere. New and longstanding endorsers include Advertisers Association
of Nigeria (ADVAN), The Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigerian Investment Promotion
Council (NIPC), and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and
Control (NAFDAC).
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