Accra, Aug. 23, GNA - A three-day Furniture and Decoration Fair to give local furniture producers a platform to showcase their products to the general public has opened in Accra.

The venue of the Fair is the National Theatre.

The event was organized by Xodus Communications in partnership with the Ministry of Information and sought to bring together local furniture producers and decorators to a common platform to exhibit their products.

The Deputy Minister of Information, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who opened the Fair, described it as an avenue for carpenters and decorators to exhibit their creative skills as well as erase certain stereotypes attached to the profession.

Mr Ablakwa who described the trade as a professional calling, advised that in the production of the furniture, they should bring out the best of Ghanaian culture which would create a unique brand and identity for the country.

He gave the assurance that government would support them in the furniture sector to help boost their businesses which would help the country and urged the Ghanaian public to patronize made in Ghana products.

The Chief Executive Officer of Xodus Communications, Mr Richard Abbey Jnr., said the Fair was to give carpenters and decorators the opportunity to exhibit their products and give them ample business opportunities.

Exhibitors at the Fair included Simbins Furniture, Agorwu Furniture, Exotique Beads, Ceiling Professional Limited and Lifestyle Gallery.

Some of the items on display ranged from furniture, beads, aquariums, kitchen cabinets, and wall unit.