The Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, has called for greater unity and cooperation among African countries to fully capitalize on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

He emphasized that the continent's fragmentation has hindered the realization of the agreement's potential since its establishment almost five years ago.

Togbe Afede XIV made these remarks while accepting the Outstanding Personality of the Decade Award at the recent Made in Ghana Awards ceremony in Accra.

The award recognized his significant contributions to society as a respected Ghanaian traditional ruler and a successful business executive. Togbe Afede XIV has played key roles in various companies, including Africa World Airlines Ltd, Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Ltd, Strategic Initiatives Ltd, and Databank Financial Services Ltd.

The Made in Ghana Awards celebrated individuals and companies that produce goods in Ghana and have positively impacted the lives of people while delivering efficient services.

Organized by the Entrepreneur Foundation of Ghana (EFG) under the theme "Celebrating 10 Years of promoting Ghanaian Business Pride," the event honored 30 other outstanding individuals and businesses for their contributions to promoting Made-In-Ghana products.

Togbe Afede XIV emphasized the importance of strategic actions, government policies, and a sense of purpose to drive intra-African trade, industrialization, and economic diversification.

He encouraged everyone to recognize the opportunities offered by AfCFTA and work together to realize its potential, ultimately strengthening the African economy.

He dedicated the award to the people of the Asogli Traditional Area and expressed his gratitude to the organizers for the honor.

Among the companies recognized during the ceremony were JRA Cosmetic Ltd, Dzata Cement, Polytank Ghana Ltd, B5 Plus Ltd, M & G Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Bel-Aqua Natural Mineral Water, Gino Tomato Mix & Pomo Tomato Mix, and Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd, among others.