Certificate of Origin
OCCIMA is the authorised issuer of Certificates of Origin for goods exported from Imo State — a prerequisite for most international trade transactions.
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Established 1970 · Affiliated with NACCIMA
Representing commerce, industry, mines and agriculture across Imo State for over five decades.
56
Years of service
18
Trade groups
1970
Est. Owerri
Who We Are
The Voice of Imo State's Private Sector
OCCIMA was established in 1970 as an association limited by guarantee. As the umbrella body for all private company owners and business associations in Imo State, we have spent over five decades advocating for a business environment where commerce can thrive. We connect businesses to government, facilitate trade, issue Certificates of Origin for exporters, and represent the organised private sector in national policy discussions through NACCIMA.
AdvocacyPolicy & legislative representation
NetworkingBusiness-to-business connections
Trade FacilitationExport docs & trade missions
Business SupportWorkshops, training & resources
Join Us
Membership Categories
Choose the tier that fits your business and unlock access to Imo State's largest private sector network.
Associate Member
₦60,000per year
- Directory listing
- Event attendance
- Monthly newsletter
- Networking sessions
- Business referrals
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Full Member
₦90,000per year
- All Associate benefits
- Certificate of Origin issuance
- Visa & travel document support
- Trade group participation
- Policy advocacy representation
- Business support services
Corporate Member
₦120,000per year
- All Full Member benefits
- Council nomination eligibility
- Priority trade mission access
- Indo-Nigeria Business Summit seat
- Dedicated account manager
- Brand visibility in OCCIMA publications
What We Do
Our Services
OCCIMA provides a full suite of services to support businesses operating in Imo State and beyond.
- Certificate of Origin
- Visa & Travel Support
- Policy Advocacy
- Trade Missions & Summits
- Business Training & Workshops
- Business Matchmaking
Visa & Travel Support
Letters of introduction and business travel documentation supporting members applying for business visas to trade partner countries.
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The chamber represents member interests before state and federal government on taxation, levies, infrastructure and the wider business environment.
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Outbound trade delegations and inbound business summits connecting Imo businesses with international partners, including the biennial Indo-Nigeria Business Summit.
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Regular workshops on export readiness, tax compliance, financial management and digital business tools, delivered with NEPC, SMEDAN and FIRS.
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Structured B2B introductions pairing member businesses with suppliers, buyers and partners based on sector and requirement.
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News & Events
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Join the Imo State Business Network
OCCIMA membership connects you to government, opens export channels, and puts you in a room with serious private sector operators in Imo State. Create your account now, then use the portal to complete verification and dues before activating member-only services.