President Adama Barrow received Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Ojukwhile on Wednesday at State House. The Nigerian official brought a special invitation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the West Africa Economic Summit. Leaders across the region will gather at Abuja from June 20-21 to discuss trade and investment opportunities. The summit focuses on regional integration, peace, security, and fighting poverty across member nations. Barrow thanked Tinubu for the invitation and praised Nigeria's leadership role.
African countries trade less than 20 percent among themselves compared to other global regions. Barrow said African nations must look inward for economic growth as world policies change rapidly. Cross-border issues prevent African countries from trading more goods and services with each other. The summit will address these barriers that limit business between neighboring countries. Nigeria continues supporting Gambia through technical assistance at the University of Science, Engineering and Technology.
African countries trade less than 20 percent among themselves compared to other global regions. Barrow said African nations must look inward for economic growth as world policies change rapidly. Cross-border issues prevent African countries from trading more goods and services with each other. The summit will address these barriers that limit business between neighboring countries. Nigeria continues supporting Gambia through technical assistance at the University of Science, Engineering and Technology.
