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ABOUT THE SALT CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, MINES, AND AGRICULTURE (SALTCCIMA.

SALTCCIMA was incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in October 2022. It was  formally admitted as a city chamber during the Exco meeting of 23rd November and Council Meeting of NACCIMA on the 24th November, 2022, both held in Enugu
 
Our 8-member delegation led by the founding president, Chukwuemeka Eze, Esq. were present to witness history being made.
 
LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP.
SALTCCIMA has 81 financial members under the leadership of Chukwuemeka Eze, Esq as president. Dr. Emma Nwafor is the Director General.  
 
Salt City Chamber is the second city chamber in Ebonyi State, South East of Nigeria. Membership is open to all businessmen and women in any part of Nigeria. 
 
PROSPECTS FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR.
The private sector within Ebonyi State is dominated by micro and small enterprises, is growing with mining of solid minerals, farms, hotels, and quarries.  Ebonyi has mineral deposits and precious metals that are not fully tapped. The rich cultural diversity, natural tourism sites and nationally recognised dance groups present opportunities for advancing creative economy.  
 
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AND MENTORING.
SALTCCIMA has over 50 young members programmed for mentoring by the Chamber. We are working hard to sustain their interest in an economy with few business options, and that is slow in development. 
 
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT.
The Government of Ebonyi State was well represented during the investiture of our President in 2023 and made a commitment to support the activities of the Chamber. We have also participated in many engagements between NACCIMA and foreign missions. 
 
PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER CHAMBERS.
SALTCCIMA has established partnerships with some sister chambers, including the Abuja Chamber of Commerce.  

Objectives of the Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria

The principal objectives of the Association are:
 
1. Ensuring the creation of a conducive atmosphere for the pursuit of commerce, industry and all other forms of economic activities of interest to the Private Sector.
 
2. The promotion, protection and development of all matters affecting business.
 
3. Contribution of ideas for the overall economic stability of the nation.
 
4. Encouragement and promotion of the nation’s private sector.
 
5. Provision of a network for national and international business contacts and opportunities.
 
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Membership Benefits of a Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture

  1. Providing local and international business networking opportunities.
  2. Referral for Federal and State Governments’ agencies like: NIPC, NEPC, BOA, BOI, CAC, FIRS, BIR, CBN, etc.
  3. Promoting business diversification.
  4. Providing business opportunities and trade lead.
  5. Creating global exposure for your products and services through participation in international trade shows, exhibitions and seminars.
  6. Advocating for better business environment by influencing Federal and State policies on business development and promotion.
  7. General business consultancy and research.
  8. Providing access to Travel Visa Procurement and trade delegations to foreign countries.
  9. Subsidised business support and training.
  10. Providing opportunity to do joint venture business with local partners.
  11. Partnering with hotels, airlines and other business support organisations worldwide.
  12. Access to local and foreign funding opportunities.
  13. Access to cheaper professional services.

Frequently Asked Questions about SALTCCIMA

The rationale for the establishment of Salt City Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (SALTCCIMA) in Ebonyi State.

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Why a Chamber of Commerce?
We registered the SALT CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INDUSTRY, MINES AND AGRICULTURE (SALTCCIMA) as a City Chamber. Every Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary association of businesses who uses the platform for advocacy and for conducive environment for businesses to thrive. Chamber movement is worldwide and it is at the apex of all business organisations anywhere in the world.
 
It is non-profit and non-political organisation. Members use the platform to network among themselves; for trade missions, for ease of linkage to local and international businesses, for ease of getting visa to travel for business purposes, to belong to business councils, for ease of participation in trade fairs, for ease in accessing loans, for ease of obtaining Certificate of Origin, which is one of the documents required by the Nigeria Customs Service before one can be allowed to export anything outside Nigeria, etc. It is a place one spends his money for selfless endeavours and to enrich his reservoir of connections. One is not paid for performing tasks hence money is not made directly in NACCIMA.
Why Should anyone Join the Chamber?
Generally, membership of a City Chamber is not based on where one comes from but where your business is located, directly or indirectly. Every member is expected to be linked to a local business address within Ebonyi State. Ebonyi people with businesses outside the state may also join. 
 
Our national body is known with the acronym, NACCIMA (meaning: Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture). Our regional body is SECCIMA (meaning South East Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture). NACCIMA has as at November 2022, 77 City, Regional, and Professional Chambers) as members. Each Chamber usually have a President, 1st Deputy President, 2nd Deputy President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, PRO, Members, Director-General, Secretariat staff, among others.
What is the Eligibility Criteria to Becoming a Member of SALTCCIMA?
Criteria for membership include:
  1. Involvement in a business.
  2. The business must be legal. Illegal businesses are not welcome, and even if they are admitted in error, they will be dismembered once there is concrete information in that regard.
  3. The business is one that can pass the integrity test.
  4.  The entrant will fill out a form and pay the relevant fees based on the category of membership. Currently, we have platinum, gold, silver, and Youth Entrepreneurs categories.
Are their other Chambers of Commerce in the South East?

With respect to the South East, Abia State has Aba and Umuahia Chambers of Commerce; Anambra State has Awka, Nnewi and Onitsha Chambers of Commerce; Enugu State has Enugu, Nsukka and 9th Mile Chambers of Commerce; Imo State has Owerri, Orlu, Nkwerri, and Mbaise Chambers of Commerce; while Ebonyi State has Ebonyi Chamber of Commerce and SALTCCIMA. From these facts, Abia has 2, Anambra has 3, Enugu has 3, Imo has 4, and Ebonyi has 2.

EBONYI STATE SHOULD NOT CONTINUE TO LAG BEHIND
It has become obvious that Ebonyi State should not continue to lag behind in anyfacet of development. We have businesses of appreciable standards located in the state. The chamber has provided an opportunity for entrepreneurs within and outside the state to connect, share knowledge and experiences and grow their businesses.
Where are SALTCCIMA Offices Located?
We have our Head Office at 100 Okposi-Amasiri Road, opposite Mgbom Enu Junction, Court Area, Okposi. 
Abakaliki Contact Office: Testrogen Innovation Hub, AGON PLACE, 78 Abakaliki-Enugu Expressway, opposite FETHA2, Ebonyi State.
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