Africa must remove visa restrictions to unlock jobs, opportunities – Gabby Otchere-Darko
Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network, Gabby Otchere-Darko, has called on African leaders to prioritise the removal of visa restrictions among African countries to create more economic opportunities across the continent.
Gabby Otchere-Darko, the founder and executive chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network, has called on African leaders to prioritize the elimination of visa restrictions among African nations to boost economic opportunities and generate more jobs. Otchere-Darko argues that Africa's 55 economies are too small and fragmented to create the necessary scale of opportunities, especially for the continent's young population.
He emphasizes that these economies must be unified to deliver the required jobs and opportunities. Otchere-Darko notes that the call for free movement in Africa has been on the agenda for decades, dating back to 1963. He cites the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as a successful example of free movement, highlighting that it has positively impacted transactions within the region.
Despite some necessary checks, Otchere-Darko asserts that the fears surrounding free movement are unfounded based on the practical experience of West Africa. He also criticizes the persistent economic fragmentation across African borders, which were largely established during the colonial era. Otchere-Darko urges African countries to transcend these artificial boundaries and collaborate to create more job opportunities for their citizens.
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