Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that represents the interests of the business community in Abuja, Nigeria. The organization was founded in August 1986 with the goal of promoting trade, investment, and economic development in the region. The director general is Victoria Akai.[1][2]
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| Founded | 1986 (37 years ago) |
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| Focus | Business advocacy and federation |
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Area served | Abuja |
| Website | accinigeria.com/ |
In April 2022, the ACCI established the Tourism and Creative Industry Trade Group to expand sustainable adventure tourism opportunities in Nigeria and networking among members, as well as for job creation, infrastructural development, and cultural exchange between foreigners and citizens.[3][4]
In December 2022, The East African Business Council and the ACCI signed a memorandum of understanding to expand east-west trade collaboration.[5][6]
International trade fair
The Federal Government of Nigeria accorded ACCI the International Trade Fair license in 1998[7] giving birth to the Abuja International Trade Fair.
References
- "Abuja Chamber appoint Victoria Akai as new Director General". ACCI Nigeria. 2020-01-18. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- "Director General ACCI Bags Women Affairs Award of Excellence". THE AUTHORITY NEWS. 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- Bankole, Idowu (2022-05-01). "ACCI inaugurate tourism, hospitality trade group". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- Shuaibu, Faruk (2022-04-29). "ACCI unveils tourism group for sector boost". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- "ACCI Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EABC". THE AUTHORITY NEWS. 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- Itsibor, Mark (2023-01-06). "East African Business Council Partners ACCI On Implementation Of AfCFTA". Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- Yusuf, Vincent (2022-10-04). "Abuja trade fair gets momentum as visitors, entrepreneurs network". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
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