The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has said that the continental trade bloc is on course to achieve an annual intra-African trade volume of $250 billion in the current year.
This is even as he commended the Lagos State Government for positioning the city as a leading centre for Africa’s industrialisation and digital innovation.
Speaking at the ‘Invest Lagos 3.0’ Conference, on Victoria Island, Lagos, Tuesday Mene, according to a statement, said that, Intra-African trade is projected to reach $250billion in 2026, up from $220 billion recorded in 2025, reflecting growing implementation of the AfCFTA agreement across the continent.
He noted that 50 African countries are currently implementing the agreement and that all the protocols underpinning the trade pact have been concluded, creating a stronger foundation for economic integration and regional commerce.
According to him, Africa must accelerate efforts to deepen trade among its
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