The Federal Government Monday launched simplified books and toolkits to enhance Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, inaugurated the initiative on Monday in Kano during the North-West Subnational Tour and Public-Private-Press (P3) engagement on AfCFTA implementation.
According to her, the project will also ease trade procedures and boost non-oil exports.
The new resources, available in English, Arabic, and Hausa, are designed to promote inclusivity and prepare Nigerian businesses for opportunities in continental trade.
According to her, the toolkits are designed to simplify complex trade rules, including rules of origin, customs procedures, standards compliance, and market entry requirements—particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
She emphasised that the initiative’s goal is to make trade more practical and accessible by eliminating cumbersome export procedures.
Oduwole also highlighted that regulatory agencies would be present in Kano to provide essential services, including business registration, product certification, and the issuance of certificates of origin for exporters.
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She also announced plans for live export simulations and hands-on training for businesses, along with the introduction of the “One Local Government, One Export Product ” initiative to promote grassroots production.
“We want every local government to identify at least one product they can export to Africa. We are making the process easy and immediate.”
She also noted Nigeria’s recent gains under the AfCFTA, such as the inauguration of an air cargo corridor that reduced freight costs by approximately 75% across selected African routes. Nigerian products, including food items, textiles, and processed goods, are increasingly in demand across African markets, she added.
Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano described the state as Africa’s historic commercial hub and a natural gateway for continental trade.
Represented by Umar Ibrahim, Secretary to the State Government, Kabir-Yusuf highlighted Kano’s efforts to leverage AfCFTA opportunities through industrialization, logistics expansion, and SME development.
“AfCFTA must work for the growth of traders, processors, youths, ICT hubs, and industries.”
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