{
  "id": 12492492,
  "title": "Abia encourages local participation for two international events",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/abia-encourages-local-participation-for-two-international-events",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T23:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/abia-encourages-local-participation-for-two-international-events/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, has announced plans to hold two international events in Abia State. These include the US-Africa Trade, AFRICANDO 2026 and Investment Conference/Expo, along with the Aba International Trade fair and Exhibition. These events are set to take place between November and December this year in Umuahia and Aba. Ajagba emphasized that these events aim to showcase Abia State and its entrepreneurs, manufacturers, traders, professionals, innovators, service providers and emerging businesses to the world. Over 500 international participants, investors and business leaders have already registered to participate, indicating high demand for accommodations in major hotels during the event period. Ajagba urged Christian leaders to inform and mobilize their communities, particularly business owners, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, professionals, youths and women in enterprise, to take advantage of these opportunities. He also appealed to Muslim leaders, stating that the participation of the Muslim community is both important and desirable, encouraging them to take maximum advantage of the opportunities presented by these events.",
  "summary": "Abia State, led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, has announced plans to host two international events in November and December of this year in Umuahia and Aba. These events, including the US-Africa Trade, AFRICANDO 2026, Investment Conference/Expo, and the Aba International Trade Fair and Exhibition, aim to provide a platform for local entrepreneurs, manufacturers, traders, and professionals to showcase their products and services, establish strategic partnerships, and access wider markets. Over 500 international participants, investors, and business leaders from various countries have already registered to participate, reflecting high demand for accommodation in major hotels during the event period. Ajagba urges Christian leaders to mobilize church members and business owners to take advantage of these opportunities, particularly appealing to the Muslim community to participate and publicize the events.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Abia encourages local participation for two international events",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/abia-encourages-local-participation-for-two-international-events-12494862",
        "published": "2026-10-06T23:42:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}