President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working towards building an Africa where borders are efficient enough to facilitate trade and other economic opportunities, rather than hindering them.
He implored African nations to be disciplined in working towards building borders that meet the high demands and rapid pace of contemporary technological advancement.
Speaking on Monday at the opening of the Customs Pact – Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade, he expressed delight at the event, which brought together partners and leaders from across the continent, saying it demonstrates the collective resolve to discard the old habit of accepting slow borders as destiny.
Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said while nations exist to complement one another, size, resources, and talent are inconsequential if they are trapped behind inefficient borders and fragmented markets.
“Nigeria remains firmly committed, structurally and operationally, to building an Africa that trades by design, where integration is practical, measurable and effective.
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