Director General of the Ghana Highway Authority, Mr. Christian Nti emphasized that the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is linked to the quality of roads in participating nations.

Speaking at a business forum organized by the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) in Togo, he highlighted the importance of well-maintained roads for effective trade within Africa.

Nti addressed the forum, which brought together industry players from Ghana and Togo, in support of the AfCFTA secretariat's efforts to establish a common market among participating African countries and beyond.

The AfCFTA is a significant initiative under Agenda 2063, aiming to enhance trade by eliminating barriers and promoting intra-African trade, value-added production, and economic integration.

Nti urged an investment of 80 percent of Africa's resources into road infrastructure to facilitate efficient movement of goods and services, making trade more cost-effective than importing from other continents.

He noted that improved roads would benefit farmers by reducing post-harvest losses and encouraging increased agricultural production for both export and domestic use.

During discussions with Ghana's Ambassador, Kofi Mensah Demitia, Nti encouraged Ghanaians to leverage the presence of the AfCFTA secretariat in Ghana to create opportunities for mutual benefit.

He emphasized that removing barriers and fostering collaboration between countries, such as Ghana and Togo, would lead to increased trade volumes and shared prosperity.

CEO of GITFiC, Mr. Selasi Koffi Ackom, stated that the organization's main objective is to promote healthy trade among African countries. GITFiC has been actively raising awareness about the benefits of AfCFTA within the business community through engagements in various African countries.

Ackom also mentioned that GITFiC has published a book to support their promotional efforts, serving as a guide for achieving the goals of AfCFTA and beyond.