BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) Deputy Secretary Technical, Mr. Cornelius Donga, has thanked those who made this year’s National Trade Fair (NTF) a success.
Speaking on behalf of the MCILI Permanent Secretary during the closing ceremony on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Mr Donga said that it was not easy for a ministry to host such a big event.
“Ministry of Commerce wants to convey our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of you. It has not been easy, it was challenging for a ministry to host such a big event,” said Mr Donga.
“We thank the government that they allocated funds to support us,” he added.
Mr Donga said that the Ministry of Commerce is also engaged with the World Expo, currently going on in Osaka, Japan.
“It has started in April and it’s ending in October. So, the ministry is stretched in terms of manpower and financial support and so we are very grateful that we have a very successful National Trade Fair,” he said.
Mr Donga mentioned that the previous Trade fair was held back in 2014, 14 years ago.
“I would like to thank all those who have committed,” he said.
Mr Donga said although the weather was not very friendly during the week, participants stayed on and continued with the exhibitions.
“We learned from what we have done today, this year and we promise that next year we will have a better one,” he noted.
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