A newly established market group in Vanimo, called the Wamo Food and Craft Market launched its first ever market show last weekend in Vanimo town.
The event attracted over 50 small businesses to the PNGDF Forward Operations Base where they set up stalls to showcase their products.
With the aim of creating a platform for business owners to generate an income and boost the local economy – the event will be held once a month and will expand to other parts of Vanimo-Green district.
The event was launched by West Sepik Governor, Tony Wouwou, and the Indonesian Consulate to Vanimo, Allen Simarmata.
Governor Wouwou pledged a K100,000 support from the Provincial Government with Consulate Simarmata proposing a border trade show event with Jayapura.
Business houses in Vanimo also threw in their support to see the event continue into the coming months.
Organisers of the show where happy with the outcome of the event.
“The opening of the market event was a success. Participants were very excited and happy. Even stakeholders and government rep were extremely overwhelmed by such event to help citizens of our province,” said Marjorie Babia-Tilai the committee’s secretary.
The next food and craft market show will be held on the 10th of April.
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