Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says his administration will fully explore the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand the state’s economy.
The Governor stated this on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the Consultative Forum on the Development of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Sub-national Implementation Strategy for Oyo State .
Speaking at the consultative forum Governor Makinde said the state will take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock its economic potentials with a view to providing job opportunities and uplift the people of the state from poverty to prosperity.
In her presentation on the rationale, role and process for developing Oyo State AfCFTA sub-national strategy and objectives, the Special Adviser, International Trade and AfCFTA, Neo Tlhaselo,
urged stakeholders to support Governor Makinde’s development agenda for progress and building a stronger Oyo State.
Other speakers noted that the essence of African Continental Free Trade Area is to eliminate trade barriers and accelerate the intra African trade position in the global market.
The project according to stakeholders is an opportunity for Oyo State to promote socio-economic growth , reduce poverty and broaden its economic inclusion.
(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)
