𝟏𝟒𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞

..........𝒂𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒖, 𝑨𝒌𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒐 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

By Iyke Mba

26/03/2024

The Nigerian delegation to the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union was met with a warm reception at the World Trade Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Led by the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the officials welcomed the delegation with open arms, ready to engage in discussions on the challenges facing the African trade market.

Among the delegates was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and the Senate President, along with other representatives.

Together, they delved into the pressing issues affecting trade within Africa and explored potential solutions to strengthen inter-African trade through legislative measures.

The discussions were robust and insightful, with a focus on addressing barriers to trade and promoting economic growth within the continent.

The delegates highlighted the importance of collaboration and cooperation among African nations to overcome challenges such as trade barriers, infrastructure deficits, and regulatory hurdles.

One of the key points of discussion was the need for increased investment in infrastructure to facilitate trade within Africa.

The delegates emphasized the importance of building efficient transportation networks, improving customs procedures, and enhancing digital connectivity to streamline trade processes and reduce costs.

Additionally, the delegates underscored the importance of harmonizing trade regulations and standards across African countries to create a more conducive environment for trade.

By aligning policies and regulations, African nations can promote cross-border trade and attract foreign investment, ultimately driving economic growth and development across the continent.

The delegation also discussed the role of the World Trade Organization in supporting African countries in their trade endeavors.

They emphasized the need for the WTO to provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to help African nations navigate the complexities of international trade and ensure their voices are heard on the global stage.

Overall, the meeting at the WTO headquarters was a productive and constructive dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing African trade.

The Nigerian delegation reaffirmed their commitment to working together with other African nations to strengthen inter-African trade and promote economic prosperity across the continent.

In conclusion, the discussions at the WTO headquarters in Geneva underscored the importance of collaboration, cooperation, and collective action in addressing the challenges facing African trade.

By working together and leveraging the support of international organizations like the WTO, African nations can overcome barriers to trade, promote economic growth, and create a more prosperous future for all.

𝓘𝔂𝓴𝓮 𝓜𝓫𝓪

𝙎.𝙇.𝘼 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙃.𝙊.𝙍

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