Leading global brands in the building, design and finance sectors are are collaborating with Ecobank Nigeria for its inaugural ‘Design & Build Expo’.
The partners include SABA Steel, Nigeria’s largest steel manufacturer; Coleman Wire & Cables, the leading cable producer in West Africa; Donna Spectre, a prominent indigenous oil and gas logistics company; Dulux Paints, a top paint brand in Nigeria; and HTL Africa, a forward-thinking architectural firm. Others include ITB Nigeria Limited, a leading Construction Company in Nigeria and West Africa; Mota Engil Nigeria, a civil construction company; and Chapel Hill Denham, Nigeria’s leading investment banking, securities trading, and investment management.
More than 60 exhibitors are set to showcase their latest products and innovations during the event.
The five-day event, with the theme, “Building Nigeria Together,” will run from November 27 to December 1, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Victoria Island, Lagos. Sessions will start at 10:00 am daily.
Omoboye Odu, Head of SMEs, Partnerships, and Collaborations at Ecobank Nigeria, said she was enthusiastic about the strong lineup of partners and exhibitors. She emphasised Ecobank’s commitment to delivering a seamless and mutually beneficial experience, provide a platform to showcase cutting-edge trends, innovations, and sustainable practices across Architecture, Construction, Building Materials, Household Appliances, Engineering, and Interior Design.
“As a bank committed to fostering industry growth, we aim to use this event to drive conversations around innovation, sustainable practices, and financial solutions tailored for these sectors. Our goal is to use innovation and creativity to change our narrative as a Nation and to help us in “Building Nigeria Together”. The Ecobank Design & Build Expo is positioned as the go-to hub for empowering businesses, promote economic growth, and strengthening our relationships with key stakeholders”, she stated.
Odu said further that the expo would serve as a prime opportunity for professionals in the Architecture and building sectors to present and market their products to a broader audience, while encouraging valuable networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, consumers, and other stakeholders.
She highlighted the event’s exciting features, including knowledge exchange sessions by industry experts, creative exhibitions and installations, product displays showcasing the latest in design and innovation, networking opportunities with thought leaders, and an inter-school architectural design competition to inspire the next generation, multi-audience entertainment and food offerings to keep energy high.
Odu invited Nigerians from all walks of life to visit the expo, as there is something for everyone, saying the event would also contribute to the collective effort of ‘Building Nigeria Together.’
