Spronks Creations Limited; the organiser of the
yearly Nigeria International Wine & Spirit Fair (NIWSF), the foremost
business event that brings wine and spirit producers, traders and consumers
together, today unveiled plans for this year’s fair which will hold at the
External Ballroom and Extension, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
on Thursday and Friday 23 – 24, October 2014.
(NIWSF) is a world class platform for on-and-off trade businesses aimed at
fostering inter-cultural business relationship between wine and spirit
producing countries and sub-Saharan African countries. NIWSF also aimed at
promoting local production of quality ingenious wine and spirits including
educating consumers on wine cultures and etiquette.
This year’s fair, now fourth in the series, with the
theme: Wine, Spirit, Trade, Consumer Experience and More, is sponsored by Louis
Roederer; the prestigious producer of the number one Champagne in the world –
Cristal Champagne and other expressive Champagnes.Over 30 wine and spirit
exhibitors drawn from over 10 countries including Spain, New Zealand, Canada,
South Africa, United States of America, Argentina, Chile, Italy, France and
Nigeria are expected grace this edition.
Thousands of wine lovers, trader,
restaurateurs, beverage and hospitality industry, connoisseurs, major retail
chains, independent wine shops and those seeking joint ventures partnership are
expected to visit the fair. It also offers networking opportunities and wide
range of contents for the media.
L-R: Business Consultant/Exhibitor, Mr. Obi Onyejekwe; Country Manager, Louis Roederer, Ms. Frances Lawrence; Managing Director, Spronks Creations Limited, Mrs. Aderonke Sobodu; Marketing Manager, Louis Roederer, Mr. Prakash Sadarangani; and Exhibitor, Mrs. Sweet Ebi Adeukeh, during a press conference on Nigerian International Wine and Spirit Fair 2014 in Lagos… on Tuesday. |
party which held in Lagos, Managing Director, Spronks Creations, organiser of
the fair, Mrs.AderonkeSoboduobserved that, “The growth and acceptance of wine
and spirit into our social lifestyle has made the country one of the fast
emerging markets in the world, which in turn offers great opportunity for
tourism, trade and commerce.
This also created the need to expose indigenous
wine and spirit producers to the global trade environment with Nigeria ranking
as a fast growing market. Currently consumption figure of wine and spirit in
the country is valued at over $350million based on our exportation”.
International Wine and Spirit Fair, in partnership with the International
Oenologists, is exploring the possibility of growing and producing the first
commercial wine range in West Africa. Obudu Plateau, found on the Oshie Ridge
of the Sankwala Mountain range has been identified as a potential location to
explore wine production based on the landscape and altitude of this region. We
are seeking the help of the Cross River State Government to achieve this feat.”
(NIWSF) 2014 promises to enthral with assorted display of wines and spirit for
visitors to taste and savour. Exciting activities lined up include special
Piano & Cigar Lounge designated for VVIP guests. Guests in this room will
be treated to live smooth Jazz music, luscious canapés, Cognac and champagnes
courtesy of Louis Roederer- world number one champagne house and complimentary
cigar stick by the Lagos Cigar Club.
to relax, have fun, network, play games and enjoy good smooth and jazz tunes.
Other features include the top twenty wine tasting, raffle draws, press hub and
many more.
Country Manager, Louis Roederer, Ms Frances Lawrencesaid the company is excited
to sponsor the fair adding that, “We are very glad to be associated with
Nigeria International Wine and Spirit Fair. Over the years the organisers have
managed to position and maintain the fair as a prestigious event in the
industry especially in West Africa, where there has been less focus on quality
wine and spirit. For us at Louis Roederer, it is important to associate our
brand with event such as this; that promotes wine and spirit culture and
lifestyle. As the Number One Champagne in the world, we are proud to say that
we only associate with the very best and we can say categorically that the
Nigeria International Wine and Spirit offers such platform.’
Champagnes exhibits ‘the freshness, finesse and brightness of any
champagne, making it the perfect wine for festive occasions. Its structured
texture, richness, and length are distinctly winey. It is a full, complex wine
that is both rich and powerful, whilst remaining the great classic champagne
that can ever be.
to register on the website www.nwsf-ng.com, or send an email to
[email protected] or call 08097776657 and 08033816508.