By Aduragbemi Omiyale
More organisations in the real estate industry have expressed interest in the inaugural Design & Build Expo organised by Ecobank Nigeria.
The five-day event, themed Building Nigeria Together, will run from November 27 to December 1, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Lagos, with daily sessions starting at 10:00 am.
A statement from the financial institution disclosed that more than 60 exhibitors are set to showcase their latest products and innovations during the event.
These leading global brands in the building, design and finance sectors include SABA Steel, Coleman Wire & Cables, Donna Spectre, Dulux Paints, HTL Africa, ITB Nigeria Limited, Mota Engil Nigeria, and Chapel Hill Denham, amongst others.
The Head of SMEs, Partnerships, and Collaborations at Ecobank Nigeria, Ms Omoboye Odu, expressed her enthusiasm about the strong lineup of partners and exhibitors.
She emphasized Ecobank’s commitment to delivering a seamless and mutually beneficial experience and providing 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, promoting economic growth, and strengthening our relationships with key stakeholders,” Ms Odu noted.
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.
Ms Odu extended 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.
Dipo Olowookere