BENIN CITY – The Edo Fest held at Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin City, has been described as a major success, drawing traders, entrepreneurs, and shoppers from across Edo State.

The event, which showcased a wide variety of goods including clothing, beauty products, food items, and handmade crafts, recorded a massive turnout as many vendors sold out their products due to high patronage.

Organisers said the festival was designed to provide a platform for small businesses to display their products and connect with potential customers, a goal that was largely achieved going by the level of sales and networking reported.

Participants and visitors described the atmosphere as lively and engaging, with both buyers and sellers expressing satisfaction at the outcome of the festival.

Observers noted that the success of Edo Fest highlights the strong entrepreneurial spirit in the state and could serve as a springboard for further growth of local businesses.