AfCFTA Secretary-General Lauds Oyo State for Groundbreaking Implementation Strategy

AfCFTA Secretary-General, Wamkele Mene, commends the Oyo State government for launching an implementation strategy for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This move sets a continental precedent, with Oyo State becoming the first African government to develop and adopt an official implementation plan for the free trade agreement.

Mene emphasized the need for visionary leadership to operationalize AfCFTA locally for real benefits. The initiative aims to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, farmers, entrepreneurs, and the informal sector in Oyo State.

The launch signifies Governor Makinde's commitment to leveraging AfCFTA for job creation and shared prosperity, with the AfCFTA Secretariat ready to support Oyo State in ensuring the strategy's success.