The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a renewed campaign to strengthen the capacity of women small-scale traders operating along the Abidjan–Lagos corridor.
This was highlighted during the Third Edition of the Information and Awareness Campaign for cross-border women traders, held in Lagos on July 11, 2025. The initiative is part of ECOWAS' ongoing efforts to empower women in regional trade, following the 2015 Gender and Trade Action Plan.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Fatou Sow Sarr, ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, emphasized the initiative's alignment with the ECOWAS Treaty, advocating inclusive trade policies that support women in informal sectors.
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Commissioner for Trade, Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose, noted the joint commitment of ECOWAS and member states to empower women traders, who make up the majority along the corridor.
Dr. Chinyere Almona, DG of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce, stressed the importance of translating policies into action by creating supportive ecosystems for women.
The campaign also provided key information to guide future programmes in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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