WATCH VIDEOS -OYO GOVT CONSIDERING ECOWAS-FEBWE PARTNERSHIP TO FACILITATE ACCESS OF OYO WOMEN TO AfCFTA TRANSNATIONAL MARKET

On the 12th of September,there was a bipartite engagement between the Oyo State Government ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government; Prof Olanike Adeyemi,Commissioner for Women Affairs & Social Inclusion; Hon( Mrs) Toyin Balogun,DG OYSIPA ; Barr Tilewa Folani,the rep of the Commissioner for Commerce; Mrs Adeyemi,Mrs Shani SA to the SSG and the representatives of ECOWAS-FEBWE( Federation of Business Women & Entrepreneurs);a platform fully supported by ECOWAS which has had profound impact on the business landscape through its workshops and exposure to opportunities which can expand their economic wallet share particularly within the female demographic.

Key among the issues of discuss was the potentials of the AfCFTA( African Continental Free Trade Area ) ,a regional value chain which will be the world’s largest free trade area to boost the economy of participatory countries and their people.

AfCFTA is expected to connect 1.3billion people across 55 Countries with a combined GDP valued at $3.4 trillion US dollars.

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This is a humongous opportunity for any foresighted nation/ state to key in for the benefit of its people.

The visionary Governor Seyi Makinde led government through its Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Inclusion,Commerce & Industry and OYSIPA is mindful of the accruable benefits that can be harnessed by the participation of our women and no stone will be left unturned to ensure that our women get a piece of the action.

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A mutually beneficial collaboration between the tripod of ministries/agency( Women Affairs,Commerce and OYSIPA on behalf of our women) will be further explored at subsequent engagements with ECOWAS-FEBWE

Mrs Toyin BALOGUN
COMMISSIONER FOR WOMEN AFFAIRS & SOCIAL INCLUSION

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