For years, Remita, a subsidiary of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, has been at the forefront of facilitating seamless transactions for budding businesses, providing them with the tools and support needed to thrive in a competitive market.

Beyond solely providing payment solutions, the organisation is deeply committed to fostering the growth and success of indigenous businesses across various sectors in Nigeria.

The Executive Director, Business, Abayomi Oniku, stated,

“Remita’s participation in the Lagos Leather Fair is more than just an endorsement of the leather industry. It’s an expression of Remita’s deep-seated commitment to celebrating and supporting African indigenous businesses. As a company, we understand the hard work and tenacity required to build businesses in Nigeria, and we are always willing and happy to champion such efforts.”

As part of its continuous efforts to support local entrepreneurs, Remita collaborates with relevant organisations to provide a formidable ecosystem of tools, expertise, and connections that accelerate the success of entrepreneurs.

This reinforces Remita’s objective to establish itself as a brand that entrepreneurs can rely on for their payment solutions and business growth needs.

Over the years, Remita has solidified its position as a trusted partner for Indigenous businesses, helping them navigate the complexities of the business landscape.

The organisation is driven by a strong belief that by fostering the growth of indigenous enterprises, we can stimulate economic development, create job opportunities, and enhance the overall quality of life for Nigerians.

According to ‘DeRemi Atanda, the MD/CEO of Remita,

“As an organisation, we firmly believe that the growth of our nation is quite heavily hinged on the development of indigenous industries. By cultivating products that we consume locally and exporting them beyond our borders, we can significantly enhance our economic landscape. At Remita, we are steadfast in our commitment to this mission, supporting budding enterprises across Nigeria in various capacities and empowering them to thrive and contribute to the nation’s prosperity.”

One of the highlights of the event was the rewarding of entrepreneurs and shoppers with shopping vouchers and gift items worth over N1 million during the LLF2024 Runway Show and the Award Ceremony.

Winners of the shopping vouchers were given the opportunity to purchase beautiful new leather pieces, showcasing Remita’s support for exhibitors at the fair.

At the Lagos Leather Fair, Remita showcased its innovative payment solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes, including SMEs.

Attendees had the opportunity to engage with the Remita team, witness live demonstrations of the Remita payment platform, POS terminals, and participate in interactive sessions.

This engagement provided valuable insights into how Remita’s tools can streamline financial transactions and improve business operations.

Remita remains committed to creating value for Indigenous businesses through strategic support and innovative solutions.

As it continues to expand its reach and impact, Remita invites all entrepreneurs to join it in this journey of growth and success.

Lagos Leather Fair, a platform created to showcase leather designers and the potential value of the leather industry in Nigeria and Africa has announced the launch of the 2023 edition of the Fair.

As it celebrates its sixth year, Lagos Leather Fair has consistently maintained its leading position as the driving force behind the realization of the untapped opportunities in the Nigerian leather ecosystem and Africa as a whole.

Themed Staying Ahead: Creativity | Collaboration | Commitment, this year’s edition will take place from the 17th to 18thof June at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Leather Fair will bring together indigenous brands, emerging and established designers as well as international brands to showcase their products and services to the defined audience.

Lagos Leather Fair 2023 will also be launching the LLF Accelerator Programme — a mentoring design and development programme where six selected leather brands – 3 in footwear and 3 in handbags, will grow and strengthen their skills and acquire critical knowledge with the help of entrepreneurs who possess the relevant industry experience.

Speaking on the announcement of LLF2023, the founder of Lagos Leather Fair, Femi Olayebi said,

The annual celebration of Lagos Leather Fair is a proof point of our unflinching commitment towards finding sustainable solutions to scale the African leather industry and ensure that the Made-in-Nigeria Project and Zero-Oil Initiative becomes a reality. For over five years, we have created an enabling environment for key players to maximise the potential of the leather industry; we are delighted about LLF2023 and look forward to the significant impact it will make in Nigeria and across Africa.”

LLF2023 will feature a series of engaging conversations and masterclasses where selected speakers will be available to share insights on relevant and key topics that affect the African leather industry while featuring a well-curated series of workshops for creatives.

These workshops will focus on the techniques and fundamentals of shoemaking, and on growth and marketing strategies with the aid of social media using case studies. A very special workshop – Cracking Global Markets: How African Brands can go from Local to Global – is also being organised for twenty-five (25) selected brands. This workshop will be facilitated by an International fashion and retail consultancy.

In addition, LLF2023 will feature Pitch-A-LeatherBiz, a pitching session where Individual brands will pitch their business ideas to prospective investors before an audience. Lagos Leather Fair will also be introducing LLF Awards, aimed at recognising excellence and innovation, and honour outstanding leather designers.

For about six years, Lagos Leather Fair has had a significant impact on the Nigerian leather industry which is the third largest in Africa after South Africa and Ethiopia. The platform has impacted relevant stakeholders through its engaging conversations, creative workshops, product exhibitions, and runway presentations.

In 2022, LLF celebrated 5 years of transformative existence and significant impact in the African Leather Industry.

The Fair also initiated West Africa’s first-ever digital leather exhibition, LLF Digital in 2020, to leverage growing cross-border connections and broaden the platform for participating brands.