The Secretary General, Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr Paul Adalikwu, has promised to facilitate seamless transit cargo movements from Nigeria’s Dry Ports to the Republic of Chad. He also promised to make arrangement for officials of Chad government to visit the proximate dry ports in northern Nigeria as a way of preparing grounds for the promotion of intra-African trade in line with the focus, African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA). The MOWCA SG reassured that all 25 member-countries of the organisation, including landlocked states, will enjoy technical support to uncover and harness the economic benefits of a thriving blue economy. Hajia Weddeye, who commended Adalikwu for championing a reawakening in MOWCA, described the SG as a dynamic leader who has shown transformational traits within a short period. The Minister said upon study of the bank’s charter by her ministry’s technical team, an informed decision will be taken on the country’s endorsement of the bank.

Source: Libya Today September 16, 2022 01:02 UTC