Oyo has positioned itself as a major player in global trade and a strategic export hub for other states seeking access to international markets, following the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) strategy. The Secretary to the Oyo State Government (SSG), Professor Musibau Babatunde, stated this during a Training of Trainers workshop organised for stakeholders involved in the implementation of the AfCFTA strategy in the state. He added that the state is being deliberately positioned as a connective export hub within the West African sub-region, where other states can leverage Oyo State’s infrastructure and systems to export their goods. Beyond agriculture, Prof. Babatunde said the AfCFTA strategy also offers opportunities to promote Oyo State’s services sector, including education, healthcare, tourism, and other service-based industries. According to him, participants at the workshop are being exposed to the opportunities embedded in the AfCFTA implementation strategy, integrated value chains, regulatory frameworks, and the critical roles regulators must play to ensure compliance and successful execution.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 06, 2026 16:08 UTC