OATF attracts 580 exhibitors

ONGWEDIVA – The chairperson of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), Damian Egumbo, says more than 580 local and international exhibitors will exhibit their products and services at this year’s fair.

Egumbo, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ongwediva, said this while welcoming exhibitors to the town on Friday night. For the past four years, Egumbo said, the OATF had grown to such an extent that it was now the second biggest show in the country.He stressed that it was the intention of the OATF organising committee to make the trade fair the best in Namibia.Although the OATF has recorded successes, Egumbo said these were not achieved without difficulties.Therefore, Egumbo noted that his committee welcomed constructive criticism to improve in future.Egumbo revealed at the same occasion that all the exhibition halls at the trade centre, including the popular Queen Hall, would be provided with refrigeration before next year’s fair.The OATF 2005 started its actual business on Friday and will run until Saturday.President Hifikepunye Pohamba is expected to officially open it today.-NampaFor the past four years, Egumbo said, the OATF had grown to such an extent that it was now the second biggest show in the country.He stressed that it was the intention of the OATF organising committee to make the trade fair the best in Namibia.Although the OATF has recorded successes, Egumbo said these were not achieved without difficulties.Therefore, Egumbo noted that his committee welcomed constructive criticism to improve in future.Egumbo revealed at the same occasion that all the exhibition halls at the trade centre, including the popular Queen Hall, would be provided with refrigeration before next year’s fair.The OATF 2005 started its actual business on Friday and will run until Saturday.President Hifikepunye Pohamba is expected to officially open it today.-Nampa