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President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in transforming the fortunes of the continent.
Speaking at the African Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025 Mr. Mahama stressed the need for African countries to trade among themselves to create wealth and jobs for the youth.
According to him, AfCFTA, has the potential to create largest free trade area in the world, opening up the continent for rapid growth and infrastructural development.
“One of the most transformative initiatives of our time is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). With the potential to create the largest free trade area in the world, AfCFTA represents a game-changing opportunity for African businesses, entrepreneurs, and industries,” he stated.
Mr. Mahama called for investment infratrutural development to ease the movement of people and goods.
He cautioned that the AfCFTA would face serious challenges if African countries do not invest in good roads and remove hurdles at the borders.
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