The Big Announcement
Just two days to the event, we were given a glimpse of how Africa’s biggest business fair by Connect Nigeria was taking shape. With the venue being the gigantic Tafawa Balewa Square, the fair was reckoned to be accommodating well over 15,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors from all over Nigeria and beyond its shores. The icing on the cake was when we were reminded that registration was free and all we needed to do was register.
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First session panel discussion at the Connect Nigeria Business fair 2019
They say, “success is where preparation and opportunity meet” and this was exactly the tune at the business fair as attendees and exhibitors got to hear from the horse’s mouth (some of Nigeria’s most seasoned business experts and entrepreneurs), some of the most important lessons about running a business. The theme of the first-panel discussion was “What They Don’t Tell You About Starting A Business”.
Second Panel Session Discussion
The theme of the second-panel discussion was “The Difference Between Building A Business and An Empire” and we got to see more business owners and entrepreneurs give wise counsel on what running a business entails.
Exhibition Proper!
The moment we had all been waiting for came and as anticipated, we got to see various businesses exhibiting their products and services. As an attendee, you could observe the diverse industries being represented including fashion, tech, food, beauty, health, and many more.
The Red Carpet
At one of the most ceremonial moments of the fair, exhibitors and attendees were interviewed on their experience at the business fair and what they learned.
Day 2
The second day of the business fair saw more industry titans like Fela Durotoye, Nneka Okekearu, Saudat Salami, and Olu Olu Foods grace the event with their words of wisdom about the intricacies of running a business.
Featured image source: Connect Nigeria
