The Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute, NBRRI has continued its excellent performance at Fairs and Exhibitions with another strong showing at the Abuja International Trade Fair.
The event, which is the 12th to be organized by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) took place from 21st September to 7th October, 2017.It has various participation from both Local and foreign investors as well as from the private sector, government agencies and countries like Pakistan, Benin Republic, Ghana and the Republic of Ireland.
At the end of the Fair, NBRRI emerged as the Most Innovative Government Agency. While presenting the award, the President of ACCI, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode appreciated the active participation of NBRRI in promoting and uplifting the country’s economy through its various innovations and research work.
The ACCI President said that the Trade Fair had a specified purpose of promoting accelerated development of commerce and Industry as well as showcasing Local Contents (Made in Nigeria goods). This he said was well achieved by what various participants displayed. He further encouraged the government to make good use of these opportunities in the drive of Economic Diversification and boosting the nation’s economy.
Also speaking after visiting the NBRRI stand at the trade fair, a former Minister of State for health Dr. AliyuIdi Hong noted that NBRRI is a force to be reckoned with among Government agencies mostly in the areas of research and development. Dr. Hong who also held office as Minister of state for Foreign Affairs, said he was impressed by the technological innovations of the Institute adding that NBRRI can be used by Government to solve the huge housing deficit in the Country.
Highpoint of the Fair was the presentation of Awards to the winning participants. NBRRI award was received by the DG/CEO, Professor D.S Matawal represented by the Head of the Consultancy and Extension Sevices Department, Mr. Daniel Makava