Aba Export Growth Lab

Aba Export Growth Lab is a 6-month capacity building program aimed a empowering local entrepreneurs to access international markets

[Aba Export Growth Lab @abaexportlab]

Aba is ready for the world.🌍

On July 8, Gov. Dr. Alex Otti commissioned the Aba Export Growth Lab—a bold step to position Aba for global trade.

Your business can go global too.

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Congratulations to Stemme Baby Care, our cohort member who won ₦5 million in the Innovation Naija contest with his innovation: turning plastic waste into baby beds!

#InnovationNaija #AEGL #UNDP #MadeInAbia

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Thinking about taking your products beyond Nigeria?

Before you start shipping, there are some important registrations and documents you need to have in place. 👉

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Governor Alex Otti proudly shows off his shoe and says, “This is Aba Made!” 🇳🇬👏

Many thought the shoe was foreign-made until they saw the words “Aba Naija Made” written on it.

A proud moment for Made-in-Aba products and a reminder of the quality and creativity.

[Aba Export Growth Lab @abaexportlab]

Welcome to October!

May your business scale beyond borders this month and attract buyers who value quality.

Growing Businesses. Expanding Markets.

#HappyNewMonth #WelcomeOctober #October2026 #AbaExportGrowthLab #AEGL

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The countdown to the 40th Lagos International Trade Fair begins!

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Many businesses want to grow, but few understand who they’re really serving.
If you try to sell to everyone, you end up connecting with no one.

Every thriving business understands one truth. Growth begins with clarity — knowing your customer.

[Aba Export Growth Lab @abaexportlab]

🇸🇱 More highlights from the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Exhibition!

Products. People. Partnerships. Opportunities. 🌍✨

Made in Aba. Connecting to new markets. 🇳🇬

#AbaExportGrowthLab #MadeInAba #AfCFTA #TradeBeyondBorders
#Transaharan #nigeriasierraleonetradefair #AbiaState #UNDP

[Aba Export Growth Lab @abaexportlab]

WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER!

May September open doors to global opportunities and bring new possibilities for growth.

Aba to the World!

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Congratulations to us! 🇳🇬🇸🇱

We are excited to celebrate the successful participation of Aba Export Growth Lab at the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair, held from 27th–9th August 2026 at the Miatta Civic Centre, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

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🇳🇬 🇸🇱 Highlights from the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Exhibition!

A glimpse of the exhibition, the products, and the moments. 🌍

Made in Aba. Ready for the world. 🇳🇬

#AbaExportGrowthLab #MadeInAba #NigerianTradeFair #AfCFTA #TradeBeyondBorders

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🇳🇬🇸🇱 Day 8 | 19 |08| 2026

The Aba Export Growth Lab cohort met with
The High Commissioner of the Freetown, Sierra Leone, Her Excellency, Ambassador (Mrs.) Ayo Luther-Ogbomode, mni, and Mr. Oluwole Shodiyan, Managing Director/CEO of Bloom Bank Africa, during the exhibition.

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🇳🇬🇸🇱 Day 7 | 18 Aug, 2026

The Aba Export Growth Lab cohort met with Mr. Oluwole Shodiyan, Managing Director/CEO of Bloom Bank Africa, during the exhibition.

Following discussions around receiving payments during the fair, Bloom Bank proposed an interim electronic payment.

[Aba Export Growth Lab @abaexportlab]

🇳🇬🇸🇱 Day 6 | Aug, 17th 2026

Led by Dr. Onyeka Nwafor, AEGL cohort members visited the Presidential Villa to formally invite the Deputy Chief of Protocol to the President of Sierra Leone, Mr. Lamine Vamboi, to the exhibition’s official opening.

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🇳🇬🇸🇱 Day 3 | July 28, 2026

The Aba Export Growth Lab (AEGL) Cohort paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian High Commission in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where the cohort was received by Her Excellency, Ambassador (Mrs.) Ayo Luther-Ogbomode, mni.

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🇳🇬🇸🇱 Day 2 | July 27, 2026

Aba Export Growth Lab at the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair 2026

Our cohort members are currently at the exhibition venue, setting up for the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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🇳🇬🇸🇱 Day 1 | July 26, 2026

Aba Export Growth Lab at the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair 2026

The Aba Export Growth Lab (AEGL) Cohort arrives in Freetown for the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair 2026, proudly sponsored by the Abia State Government.

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Export Readiness Update

Another milestone worth celebrating! 🎉

We're excited to share that two of our cohort businesses have successfully secured approvals from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), an important step towards building an export-ready brand.

[Obinna | Analytics → Manager @dahney4real]

Have you ever initiated a particular project in your mind or be part of a team for a certain project that ends up failing even before any major work is done?

Have you ever wondered why it happens?

Most projects don't fail because the team is incompetent/lazy.

They fail because everyone is solving a different problem.

One person thinks the goal is to increase revenue, another thinks it's to launch a new product, someone else is focused on reducing operational costs, the developers build what they understand, marketing promotes what they were told, leadership expects something entirely different, etc.

Months later, deadlines are missed, budgets are exceeded, and fingers start pointing.

But the real problem started long before the first task was assigned.

It started because there was no PROJECT CHARTER.

I recently worked on a Project Charter for an AI startup, @Aikidotcom founded by @TechnicalBben and it reminded me why this document is often overlooked but incredibly important.

Before a single task was assigned, we answered the questions that determine whether a project succeeds or struggles:

✔️ Why does this project exist?
✔️ What problem are we solving?
✔️ What does success actually look like?
✔️ Who owns what?
✔️ What are our milestones?
✔️ What are the biggest risks?
✔️ Which KPIs will tell us we're on track?

Suddenly, the project wasn't just an exciting idea.
It had purpose.
It had boundaries.
It had accountability.
It had measurable outcomes.
This is what many organizations miss.

A Project Charter isn't paperwork. It's alignment.

It ensures everyone is working toward the same outcome before execution begins.

If you're a founder/builder finding it hard in navigating around a particular project and you're interested to try this, kindly send a DM and let's help you structure your project properly from start to finish.

#ProjectManagement #ProjectCharter #ProjectPlan

[Aba Export Growth Lab @abaexportlab]

Welcome to July!

May your business grow, thrive, and reach new markets throughout this month.

Happy New Month from Aba Export Growth Lab. 🚀