President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated Nigeria's commitment to shaping an Africa where borders enable trade and economic growth rather than hinder it. Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the Customs Pact – Partnership for African Cooperation in… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader FG reaffirms commitment to faster, trade-friendly African borders By Busola Bamidele on November 17, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated Nigeria's commitment to shaping an Africa where borders enable trade and economic growth rather than hinder it. Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the Customs Pact – Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade, the President — represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima — urged African nations to build border systems that can match modern technological demands. Read also: FG reaffirms commitment to faster, trade-friendly African borders Consumers celebrate falling food prices as traders struggle Launches digital planning system to ease land approvals for businesses NSE conference celebrates local talent as fashion and foodpreneurs FG ends key bank charges to ease financial Burden He noted that the gathering of leaders and partners from across the continent signals a shared resolve to abandon the old culture of accepting slow, inefficient borders. Tinubu emphasized that no nation can maximize its size, talent, or resources if trapped behind poor border operations and fragmented markets, reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to practical and effective integration across the continent. VP Kashim Shettima shared this update today on his official X handle.

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