According to him, 34 countries have also deported their instruments of ratification with Nigeria being the latest to do so as of December 5, 2020.
"Indeed, Ghana was one of the very first countries to sign and ratify the AfCFTA agreement and the Secretariat being hosted in Ghana is not only a symbol of confidence but signals Ghana as the commercial and trade centre of Africa."
The AfCFTA Secretary-General made this known at a Business Forum, Tuesday, January 5 to commence the start of trading in Ghana.
Ghana's Trade Minister, Alan John Kojo Kyeremanten, on his part, assured that all modalities have been set in place for a smooth but cautious implementation of the free trade pact.
Meanwhile, in a video documentary shown at the forum, beverage company Kasaperko Limited and cosmetics firm, Ghandour Limited are said to be the first companies from Ghana to kick start trading on Afcfta.
Their products have been documented and processed by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and are awaiting distribution. Read Full Story
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