The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, has showcased a diverse collection of indigenous goods and products at the Nigeria International Trade Fair (NITF) 2025, held at the Lagos International Fair Complex, Badagry.
Leading the Oyo State delegation, the Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, described the involvement of the state as a bold step towards promoting the visibility of locally manufactured products, empowering small and medium enterprises and deepening the contribution of Oyo State to the development of national trade.
Locally made products on display include Shea Butter, Aso-Oke fabrics by Oke-Ogun, ready-to-wear garments, agricultural products, machinery, handmade bags, shoes, Adire and Batik corporate shirts, hoodies and various local innovations. Also featuring prominently are local food products such as Garri Ijebu, cassava flour powder, potato flour, as well as basic hair and home care products.
The popular and traditional Koko Irin (iron pots) aroused great interest among attendees.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, for making the state’s participation possible and for continuously supporting initiatives that promote trade, industry and economic expansion in the state.
“Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to expanding business opportunities for our people is evident in the constant support we receive to showcase the creative industry, agricultural value chain and manufacturing capacity of Oyo State on platforms like this.
“Our participation reflects the strength, innovation and resilience of Oyo State entrepreneurs. We are here to tell Nigeria and the world that Oyo State is open for business.”
Furthermore, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olajide Okesade, disclosed that the state has been allocated a 400 square meter piece of land for exhibition, which is still under construction, saying that the management team of the ministry has been working with the organizers of the fair to ensure that the pavilion is completed quickly and meets the expected standard.
According to him, “Our exhibitors have come with an impressive range of high-quality products, all produced in Oyo State. We are determined to offer them the best possible representation and ensure that the Oyo State Pavilion stands out once construction is completed.”
The Oyo State Pavilion is expected to become one of the most vibrant attractions of the fair, reflecting the cultural creativity, entrepreneurial strength and growing industrial capacity of the state. The fair continues until November 30, 2025 and offers opportunities for networking, business expansion and investment partnerships.