Africans have been urged to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) protocols to boost their economies and leapfrog food security in the sub-Saharan region. The Summit resolved that African Nations must quickly embrace the African Continental Free Trade Agreement ( AfCFTA) protocols and quickly dismantle all obstacles to the full consummation of the agreement. The Summit therefore called on the African Union ( AU) to set a target of at least 30% of intra-African trade by 2030. Beyond dealing with enhanced food security, African nations need to adopt new schemes that resolve the trinity of challenges that currently beset agriculture.”It added, “Explore innovative funding. “Deliberately promote gender equity and inclusiveness in African Political leadership with focus on the younger generation and an ethically engineered Leadership development.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 13, 2024 16:29 UTC