A Trade Fair displaying consumer goods made in Liberia has for the first time been jointly staged by the leadership of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) and the Liberia Business Association (LIBA), as government announces plans to infuse US$1 million into this sector.

The one-day Trade Fair took place in Monrovia last Saturday, December 8, 2018 aimed at promoting ‘Made In Liberia products.

Made in Liberia’ products on display at the Trade Fair over the weekend

The occasion, which brought together dozens of entrepreneurs from around the country, was graced by the Minister of Commerce & Industry, Professor Wilson K, Tarpeh who appeared excited applauded the initiative by the leadership of both the Liberia Chamber of Commerce and the Liberia Business Association.

Over ten local producers turned out with various home-made products including food, drinks, clothing, and other household materials were put on display, with the amazement of many Liberians and foreigner who came showed up to buy or catch  glance at the ‘Made In Liberia’ products.

Speaking at the launch of this colorful occasion, Minister Tarpeh also assured the Liberian business community of government fullest support in the growth and development of the Liberian business sector.

He disclosed to the gathering that the government is currently working out plans to release the amount of One Million United States Dollars for the growth of the sector.

The Liberian Commerce Minister further noted that it is the concern of the CDC government led by President George Manneh Weah to assist the Liberian business community in solidifying its effort in their respective drive.

Speaking earlier, the President of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, Mr. J. Wendell Addy on behalf of the Liberian business community crave for more support from the Liberian Government.

More ‘Made in Liberia’ products on display

Liberian owned businesses are struggling and needed the support of the central government for the growth of the sector, he noted.

“We are seeking the support of the Liberian Government to making this work,” Mr. Addy stressed.

Since the ascendancy of the current leadership of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC), headed by Mr. J. Wendell Addy as its President, the interest of Liberian businesses has always been the paramount concern of his administration, and cementing cordial relationship with all stakeholders including the Liberia Business Association, the Lebanese and Indian business associations, the National Investment Commission (NIC).

One of LCC’s recent exposure of Liberia’s locally made products abroad was done at the just-ended AGOA Trade Fair in the United States, where dozens of Liberians were opportune for the first time to be a part of such international event, according to a press release from the Liberia Chamber of Commerce.

For his part, the President of the Liberia Business Association, Mr. James M. Strother also commended his members who turned out for the Street selling fair, and assured the Liberian people that this exercise will be a regular event, in order to promote Liberian made product to the public.

Another opportunity for local producers is the upcoming Cairo Trade Fair, where again Liberian local producers are expected to form part of this great event to publicly put on display of Liberian home made products.