By MUHAMMAD H. ABDULLAHI
THE Emir of Kano Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero has
called on the federal government of Nigeria to complete the Kano
International Trade Fair Complex.
The emir, who made the call over the weekend
when he visited the venue of the ongoing 25th Kano International Trade Fair,
noted that the government has since provided befitting trade fair complexes
in other places that are by far better than that of Kano which is better in
terms of commerce and trade.
Alhaji Bayero said if the federal government
could hasten the completion of the abandoned project, a boost could be given
to commercial activities in the state.
He hoped that the government would, before the
commencement of next year�s fair, complete the project in order to assist
Kano to maintain its position as the ancient commercial nerve centre since
the sub-Saharan trade period.
The emir who briefed newsmen, expressed
happiness with what he saw at the fair, adding that trade fairs are very
significant all over the world, hoping that such fairs would continue to be
organized to attract more investors into the country.
He prayed for Allah�s guidance to the
organizers of the fair, wishing them a fruitful hosting.
Wazirin Kano, Sheikh Isa Waziri offered prayers
during the occasion for peace and stability to reign permanently in the
country.
Welcoming the emir to the fair, the President
of Kano Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA),
Alhaji Sulaiman Baffa, thanked the emir for his ability to grace the fair,
praying to Allah for abundant health to the emir.
In a related development, the emir had earlier
visited about 15 pavilions at the fair with Kano and Yobe states, pavilions
as his first and second ports of call respectively.
The third port of call was A Daidaita Sahu
pavilion, then Doguwa local government in Kano state�s pavilion, followed by
Kubau local government of Kaduna state.
Other pavilions visited by the emir included
Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO), Kano Agricultural and Rural
Development Agency (KNARDA), Nulec, Raleigh and Pyramid bicycles Industry
pavilions, Kon-X Limited, West African Seasoning Company Limited (A-ji-no-moto)
and Bank of the North.
The rest are Plant Geria Company Limited, National Trucks
Manufacturers (NTM), Limited Kano and Dangote Group of Companies.
