Muslim Women conclude plans to organise trade exhibition in Kwara State

The Muslim Women Entrepreneurs in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, have concluded arrangements to organise a trade exhibition in the State.

Over 200 exhibitors dealing in indigenous business, trade and services and over 40,000 shoppers are expected to participate in the exhibition which will be among Muslim women in the state.

The organisers of the exhibition, Muslim women entrepreneurs in Kwara state, under the aegis of the Muslimah Entrepreneurship Forum revealed that the event will be held strictly according to Islamic teachings.

Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the conveners of the programme, tagged, Trade Affairs, Hajia Marufat Oladosu and Hajia Adejumoke Fatimat Saliu, said that the event is aimed at supporting business growth among Muslim women in and outside the state.

The organisers also said that the forum, with over 1,000 members, has made positive impacts on the businesses of Muslim women (Muslimah) through business orientation and therapy for members with the useful engagement of business experts.

Hajia Oladosu said that the aim was to create a community of Muslimahs who engage in business in halal ways.

She disclosed that the forum which started in January 2023, had organized a previous edition where about 200 exhibitors participated, adding that the coming edition would involve over 200 vendors in 20 categories such as kiddies, food, wear, packaging and many more activities.

The organizers of the forum identified inadequate finance as a major challenge, calling on the three tiers of government for support in order to improve halal business.

“The trade affair is open to all Muslim community from within and outside the state. We’re guided by teachings of the Almighty Allah and we don’t engage in usury. It’s a three-day affair

commencing on November 2 to 4, 2023 at the state banquet hall, opposite Kwara State Government House, Ilorin.

Dominica Nwabufo