Membership Benefits

Support for All Economic Levels:
Year-round activities of 9CCIMA benefit the poor, needy, unskilled, and small to medium-scale businesses through skill acquisition programs, training, and support, elevating their economic status within the value chain.
Government and Philanthropic Engagement:
Through dedicated leadership and deliberate consultations, 9CCIMA engages various government levels, donor agencies, and philanthropists to achieve local and national economic goals, benefiting the entire East and the nation.
Skills Development:
9CCIMA focuses on human resources development and empowerment by offering relevant skills acquisition in ICT, fashion, shoemaking, small-scale agriculture, and various artisan trades. This ensures members are equipped with modern and competitive skills.
Promotion of Commerce:
9CCIMA actively promotes the production and marketing of goods and services through exports, imports, trade fairs, and similar activities, providing continuous benefits to members and fostering economic growth in the 9th Mile zone.
Corporate Exposure:
Members gain more corporate exposure and expression through the publicity of local and international activities or engagements of 9CCIMA, enhancing their business visibility and opportunities.
Financial Support Access:
Members can access government loans or grants and international donor agency support for their businesses through 9CCIMA, facilitating business growth and sustainability.
Enhanced Credibility:
Membership with 9CCIMA enhances the image and credibility of companies and personal businesses, as they are associated with the chamber’s economic and trade activities both locally and globally.
Partnership Opportunities:
9CCIMA facilitates easy access to partnerships between reputable organizations or individual businesses, enabling members to drive fortunes and opportunities through collaboration.
Networking and Online Marketing:
9CCIMA provides a platform for secure networking and online marketing connections, adhering to rules that prevent internet mischief and fraud while promoting ICT training against cybercrimes.
Product and Service Promotion:
Members can promote and market new products and services through 9CCIMA’s exhibitions and trade fairs, both locally and internationally, gaining broader exposure and market reach.
Human Capacity Development:
9CCIMA supports human capacity development by offering training and retraining programs for on-the-job skills, making workers more valuable and productive within their industries.
International Business Links:
Members can gain international business links and connectivity through 9CCIMA’s verification and recommendations to reputable companies or organizations abroad, facilitating global business opportunities.
Group Partnerships:
9CCIMA supports group partnerships among member companies, providing access to assistance for executing specific businesses, projects, or industries, benefiting from industrial clusters and networking.
Free Trade Zone Benefits:
The location of the Free Trade Zone at 9th Mile encourages export and import activities at highly discounted or almost free custom tariffs/excise duties, benefiting members significantly.
Foreign Investor Relations:
Membership in 9CCIMA provides legitimacy for businesses when dealing with foreign investors, facilitating positive links and recommendations that help businesses grow and expand.
Government Collaboration:
9CCIMA collaborates with government bodies to provide members with firsthand information and opportunities for involvement in business initiatives, ensuring members stay informed and engaged.
Trade Mission Opportunities:
Members have frequent opportunities to visit exhibitions or trade missions abroad, with 9CCIMA facilitating simple VISA procurement for such missions.
Embassy Introductions:
9CCIMA’s letters of introduction and recommendations make VISA applications easy for trade missions to other countries, fostering international business relations.
Website Exposure:
Members enjoy maximum exposure through 9CCIMA’s website, with their corporate details uploaded to complement marketing and networking efforts, facilitating easy and trustworthy business contacts.
Learning and Innovation:
9CCIMA organizes periodic business training, workshops, seminars, and luncheons for members, providing opportunities to learn new innovations and skills for business improvement and growth.
Experience Sharing:
The chamber provides a platform for accessing experienced persons, policies, and practices, helping young startups gain knowledge and stand solidly in their industries.
Trade Documentation Assistance:
9CCIMA facilitates basic trade documentations such as certificates of origin at subsidized rates, with legal advisory services available at low or no cost to members.
Social Responsibility:
9CCIMA helps companies fulfill their social responsibilities to communities, ensuring community needs are met without hindrance.
Debt Recovery and Dispute Settlement:
9CCIMA assists members with debt recovery, settlement of business disputes, and provides government-related business opportunities, enhancing business security and growth.
Additional Unlisted Benefits:
Membership in 9CCIMA opens doors to numerous unlisted benefits related to social status and wealth creation, offering members opportunities for growth and success through natural privileges and divine providence.