Ghana to host International Motor Fair
Ghana would host an international exhibition for the automobile industry slated for September 7-8 in Accra.
The exhibition would exclusively showcase some latest cars, motor bikes, spare parts, car accessories, auto insurance and loan services to a highly targeted audience. It is designed to bring together under one roof major players, stakeholders and consumers of automobile products and services from Ghana and beyond.
Dubbed the “Accra International Motor Fair”, the venue would be the Accra International Conference Centre.
Some targeted exhibitors include Automobile Dealers (New and Used); Accessories Manufactures (Tyres, Batteries, Car Parts, Car Alarms, Hands-Free Equipment, etc); Lubricant Manufacturers and Dealers; Motor Finance Companies (Banks, Leasing companies, etc);Motor Insurance Companies; Dealers in Allied Services and Products( Car Hire & Rentals, Bus Services, etc) and Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies operating in the automobile sector.
Mr Paul Asinor, the Executive Director of OML Africa, organizers of the event said “As an emerging market with the discovery of oil and gas in commercial quantities, a growing middle class in one of the world’s fastest growing economies, Ghana represents a fertile market in the automotive industry. The need for a world class motor convention as it pertains in the United States, Europe as well as in Nigeria, South Africa, etc the Accra Motor Fair will serve as a stimulant for the growth, development and sustainability of this lucrative but often neglected automobile business market.
He noted that considering the fact that since 1928 when the first motor show was held in Accra, all other attempts to host such an important event has always fizzled out, a similar shows like the Accra International Motor Fair being regularly held in Lagos, Abuja, Johannesburg, Cairo on the African continent, Ghana must have a worthy equivalent in the industry.
“Therefore, the Accra International Motor Fair is now going to be a fixture on the world automotive calendar. It is expected that a combined audience of over 3,000 visitors will enjoy the event this year.”
Source: GNA