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.”
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.