Yemisi Izuora
Leading global brands in the building, design and finance sectors are partnering with Ecobank Nigeria for its inaugural Design & Build Expo. Key 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; HTL Africa, a forward-thinking architectural firm; ITB Nigeria Limited, 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, and many others.
The five-day event, themed “Building Nigeria Together,” will run from November 27 to December 1, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Victoria Island, Lagos, with daily sessions starting at 10:00 am. More than 60 exhibitors are set to showcase their latest products and innovations during the event.
Omoboye Odu, Head of SMEs, Partnerships, and Collaborations at Ecobank Nigeria, expressed her enthusiasm about the strong lineup of partners and exhibitors. She emphasized Ecobank’s commitment to deliver 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.
Further, she said the expo serves 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 inter-school architectural design competition to inspire the next generation, multi-audience entertainment and food offerings to keep energy high.
She concluded by extending an invitation to Nigerians from all walks of life to visit the expo, as there is something for everyone, while also contributing to the collective effort of Building Nigeria Together.