MCE calls for sustained ECOWAS education to boost cross-border trade
Reverend Martin Amenaki, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ketu North, has commended the ECOWAS Commission for bringing together stakeholders from Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria to discuss issues concerning cross-border movement and trade. The post MCE calls for sustained ECOWAS education to boost cross-border trade appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Ketu North's Municipal Chief Executive, Reverend Martin Amenaki, has praised the ECOWAS Commission for convening a meeting with representatives from Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria to discuss matters related to cross-border movement and commerce. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Amenaki emphasized the significance of this gathering for border communities as they are most impacted by policies and regulations governing the movement of people, goods, and services within the region.
The meeting, held at the Akanu-Noepe Joint Border Post between Ghana and Togo, is crucial for ensuring the smooth implementation of the ECOWAS free movement protocol, which Amenaki urged for sustained support from the Commission.
To maximize the benefits of the protocol, Amenaki proposed ongoing public education to help residents, traders, and travelers comprehend their rights and duties under the ECOWAS free movement regime. Additionally, he advocated for continuous collaboration among stakeholders, including Municipal and District Assemblies, traditional authorities, security agencies, and traders, to create an environment conducive to legitimate businesses while maintaining necessary security measures.
The Akanu-Noepe Joint Border Post is a key crossing point on the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor, a significant regional route connecting West African nations and facilitating the movement of people, goods, and services across the sub-region.
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