Ecobank Nigeria Supports Ogun State’s First Adire Market Week

Ecobank Nigeria Supports Ogun State’s First Adire Market Week

Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, the wife of the Ogun State Governor and Founder of Ajose Foundation, has partnered with Ecobank Nigeria to conduct the first edition of the Adire Market Week, an initiative of Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, wife of the Ogun State Governor and Founder of Ajose Foundation. The fair will take place in the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, between April 7 and April 9, 2022.

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He was optimistic that the week will establish the platform for financial inclusion for women-owned businesses, noting that the Bank will use the avenue to promote its women-centered proposition, Ellevate to help boost the businesses. “It is also an opportunity for us to promote international trade through our robust payment and collection platforms whilst leveraging our AfCFTA agreement to support exports for the local fashion industry.”

Ecobank Nigeria’s management had during its visit to Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun some years ago, pledged to partner with the state government on the policy thrust and developmental strides of the Abiodun-led administration, as encapsulated in ISEYA, which represents infrastructure, social welfare, and health, education, youth empowerment, and agriculture. The bank recently supported the state’s primary healthcare delivery. The bank has also entered into a partnership agreement with the state government to provide mortgage financing to interested civil servants who are allottees of the state’s housing scheme.

The Adire Market Week will showcase and promote authentic Adire products from about 100 exhibitors as well as the works of traders, fashion designers, models, and other players in the Adire industry. With at least 5,000 local and international participants expected at this year’s edition, the fair would give stakeholders in the industry the opportunity to showcase their products to the global market.