CIOB woos Lankan companies to participate at BUILDMACEX, Nigeria in March

CIOB President Dr. Rohan Karunaratne

CIOB Vice President Ruwan De Silva

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) is encouraging Sri Lankan firms to participate in the Building, Construction, Engineering, and Machinery Expo (BUILDMACEX) in Nigeria showcasing it as an ideal opportunity to tap new business opportunities. 

In Sri Lanka to promote the event was BUILDMACEX organiser Atlantic Exhibition Ltd. CEO Ayodeji Olugbade, who along with CIOB officials shared key insights.

According to Olugbade, the eighth edition of BUILDMACEX 2023, which will take place from 21 to 23 March, at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria, will feature building, construction, engineering, and machinery companies from Sri Lanka, the majority of which are members of the Ceylon Institute of Builders. 

Along with Sri Lankan firms, we also have exhibitors from China, Japan, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and India. Professionals, trade dealers, supply chain agents, and stakeholders from Nigeria and other West African nations will participate in this special B2B exhibition. The three-day show will feature around 3,000 people, 100 exhibitors, 10 countries, 15 speakers, and 5 sponsors, he said.

Ceylon Institute of Builders President Dr. Rohan Karunarathne said: “Despite the economic crises and problems from the epidemic that have affected so many aspects of Sri Lanka’s economic system, the members of the institute have done well to improve in terms of infrastructure, technology, and products, and this professionalism they are ready to share and add values on the Nigeria economy and professional landscape. 

“This project is part of the Ceylon Institute of Builders’ roadmap to strengthen bilateral commercial relationships with foreign businesses, particularly Nigeria.” He exhorts members to participate in the exhibition and take advantage of this opportunity.

CIOB Vice President Ruwan De Silva said: “Sri Lanka Government is trying to increase bilateral trade with other countries, and Nigeria and other countries in West Africa are by no means an exception. The Institute of Builders is interested in building stronger relationships with major players in the building, construction, engineering, and machinery industries, he continues, in order to increase market penetration, strengthen brand building to help its members reach their target audiences, and connect with more buyers, visitors, and industry professionals from the West African region.”

According to Olugbade, BUILDMACEX is an international expo and conference aimed at improving the building, construction, and machinery industries in Nigeria and other West African nations.

The Business-to-Business exhibition, he continued, “is intended to drive and support and accelerate improvements in every part of architectural design, building, construction, engineering, and machinery through the application of current technology as it concerns the industry.”

It was further stated by Olugbade that “there are master classes focused on Architectural Design Innovation, Building, Construction, and Machinery Innovation, Fire Safety and Protection Innovation, Building Interior Innovation, BIM and Digital Construction Innovation, Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation, Financing, and Real Estate Revolution session.”

“BUILDMACEX 2023 entails: matchmaking, master classes, conferences and expo. Visitors and exhibitors are connected to real time buyers, distributors and manufacturers of brands.”

Olugbade noted, “BUILDMACEX exhibition would showcase technological innovation in the building industry and meeting with key distributors from different countries in West Africa.”

According to Olugbade, “The relationship with Ceylon Institute provides bilateral trade opportunities between Sri Lanka companies and Nigeria, to deepen relationships and share investment.”