President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday inaugurates the National Action Committee for the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement Area (AfCFTA).
Speaking at the ceremony at the presidential villa, Abuja, he stressed Nigeria’s support for economic and social integration of Africa but admonished that the country must have safeguards to fend off injurious practices.
He said: “As you also know, Trade is pivotal to job creation, growth and health of the economy. It is also a key enabler for regional and global integration.
“The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement is an important part of the African Union- 2063 Agenda to promote economic and social integration on the continent.
“We are very hopeful of creating a single African market for “Made -in- Africa” goods and services. This trade, together with the free movement of people and capital will result in a faster integration of African economies.
“As a government, we must ensure that Nigeria’s position remains that, such integration must be rules-based with built-in safeguards, against injurious practices.
