Accra, 20 Aug. 10, 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 on Friday .

The Fair, which is being held at the National Theatre in Accra, will end on Sunday 23rd August, 2010.

The event, organized by Xodus Communications, in partnership with the Ministry of Information, is aimed at bringing together local furniture producers and decorators under one 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 the Ghanaian culture and create a unique brand and identity for the country.

He assured that government will support the furniture sector and urged Ghanaians to patronize products that are made in the country.

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 fountains.