Ogun To Break AfCFTA Barriers, Pinpoints Poor Infrastructure, Regulatory Bottlenecks As Bane

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed the State’s position as Nigeria’s foremost investment hub for the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)

Abiodun stated this at a panel session during the ongoing IATF25 in Algiers, Algeria , North Africa .

According to him, with initiatives such as the Gateway International Cargo Airport, Ijebu-Ode and Kajola Dry Ports, OgunInvest, and expansive road and gas networks, Ogun State is positioning itself as Nigeria’s leading AfCFTA hub—driving trade, investment, and shared prosperity across the continent.

Speaking on “Investment Showcase: Unveiling Opportunities from Select African & Caribbean Sub-Sovereigns”, Governor Abiodun emphasized the vital role of subnationals in advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area

He noted that intra-African trade remains at just 15 percent of total trade due to poor infrastructure, regulatory bottlenecks, and fragmented value chains.

The Governor highlighted Ogun State’s blueprint for breaking these barriers through investments in multi-modal infrastructure, economic development clusters and free trade zones, simplified investor processes, policy stability, and strategic regional connectivity.