All Set For The Third Edition of Made in Nigeria Shoe Expo

We are cordially inviting the general public to the third edition of  MADE IN NIGERIA SHOE EXPO (MINSE 3.0) scheduled to hold at Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, Lagos, from  Fri. 24^th – Sat. 25^th November 2017. The theme of the Expo is “SUSTAINABLE FUTURES: SCENARIO ANALYSIS FOR THE LOCAL FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER INDUSTRY BY YEAR 2030”. Made in Nigeria Shoe Expo is a footwear and leather fair targeted at improving the fortunes of Nigeria’s multi-billion footwear and leather industry. It is a strategic and timely initiative aimed at placing local manufacturers across the entire footwear and leather value chain on the global map, thus creating the necessary visibility for local brands in Nigeria. The Expo aims to: engender create exposure and visibility for local shoe and leather designers and producers , educate local manufacturers on the current dynamics of doing business in Nigeria’s footwear sector, identify alternative raw materials for footwear products and accessories readily available locally, and identify plausible strategies to instill quality compliance with manufacturers in the sector. The primary target at the Expo is to expand and consolidate the market share of Made in Nigeria footwear and leather products both locally and in neighbouring ECOWAS member states. The Expo would also look to build the capacity of local finished leather goods producers to compete locally, increase her domestic market share from a meagre 10%, and expand export capacity for finished leather goods. We would be looking to have over 2,000 visitors comprising shoe enthusiasts, working millennia’s between the ages of 25–35 years, cut across all segments of the Nigerian society from working-class professionals, members of trade bodies, representatives of trade section of embassies, and industry stakeholders. Exhibitors would comprise Footwear Original Equipment Manufacturers; footwear and leather training institutes; leather processing firms; Government Ministries Departments and Agencies; shoe designers and manufacturers; producers of finished leather goods (bags, belts, shoes etc.), producers of leather antiques and craft, producers of fabric shoes, providers of ancillary services such as packaging firms; online retail outlets, transport and logistics firms amongst others. The broad multi-stakeholder participation at MINSE 3.0 makes a must attend for all industry professionals and investors desirous of harnessing massive investment opportunities within the footwear and leather industry in Nigeria, which is the largest contributor to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the Non-Oil Sector. MINSE 3.0 would feature masterclass sessions on access to finance, branding, packaging essentials for the footwear and leather industry, customer relationship management and entrepreneurship etc. ADMISSION is FREE to the visiting public, as we implore all Nigeria’s to visit for a sneak peek into the latest footwear, leather and fashion accessories coming from leading designers in Nigeria. It promises to be a splendid shopping experience, with massive discounts on our Black Friday sales at the Expo. Kindly contact for Exhibition enquiries @ shoe_expo2016@outlook.com, 08125403856, 08023147808 In conclusion, we welcome all exhibitors, partners, and visitors to this quintessential event!!!