The 8th International Construction and Building Materials Exhibition, known as the NIGERIA BUILD EXPO, with the theme: “Building the Sustainable Future: Empowering Nigeria’s Construction Industry ” kicked off in Lagos with participants from a wide array of industries, ranging from Construction to HVAC, Water, Hospitality, and Ceramics.
The NIGERIA BUILDEXPO, organised by ELANEXPO took place from the 21st to the 23rd of May 2024 at Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island Lagos, and served as a hub where stakeholders in the construction sector converged to explore the latest innovations, trends, and best practices driving the industry forward.
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, NACCIMA, which is a notable collaborator of the exhibition said with its steadfast commitment to promoting commerce and industry in Nigeria, NACCIMA’s involvement underscores the significance of the event in fostering partnerships and driving economic progress.
President of NACCIMA, Dele Kelvin Oye, Esq. speaking on the exhibition’s theme of empowerment and collaboration, emphasised the importance of investing in the construction sector.
Oye opined that such investment is a strategic imperative for spurring job creation, fostering infrastructure development, and catalyzing overall economic growth.
“Through initiatives like NIGERIA BUILDEXPO, NACCIMA aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to harness the immense potential of the construction sector for sustainable development.
”Together, let us build a brighter future for Nigeria through innovation, collaboration, and investment in the construction sector ” he noted.
In his goodwill message, the President and Chairman of Council for the Registration of Engineering Nigeria, COREN, Engr. Prof. Sadiq Z. Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng, commended ELAN Exhibitions W/Africa Ltd for the consistency and championing maintenance of quality and standards in the Construction/Building Industry.
”COREN congratulates the organizers of this event for its unwavering commitment to promoting excellence, professionalism, and innovation in construction/building practices across Nigeria.
”Your dedication to upholding high standards of the practitioners and safety is paramount in ensuring the integrity and reliability of materials, processes, the resultant infrastructure, and products in the industry and across the various relevant sectors of our economy.”
Engr. Prof. Abubakar noted that the theme of the 8th International Construction, Building Materials, and Technology Expo resonated deeply with COREN’s new road map and vision of fostering sustainable engineering best practices for the socio-economic advancement of Nigeria.
”We commend your consistency in organizing this EXPO that strengthens the critical link between skillful practitioners and national development and shaping our collective future.
”COREN applauds the major participants whose aim includes among others, capacity building, skills development, knowledge sharing, feedback, and networking.
”Your commitment to interrogating policies, and legal barriers that can positively impact construction projects and encourage the major players in the industry is a welcomed initiative and resonates with the emphasis and deepening engagement in the Ten (10) sectors of the nation’s economy.
The 8th International Construction and Building Materials Exhibition featured over 200 prominent brands from more than 30 countries, providing an unparalleled opportunity for networking, knowledge exchange, and business development.