By Omoniyi David
Chairman of the NEPAD Business Group Nigeria (NBGN), Bashorun J. K. Randle, has emphasized the vital role of the private sector in driving Africa’s economic growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Randle made the remark ahead of a high-level business forum scheduled for October 30, 2025, at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, themed “Mobilising Africa’s Private Sector for AfCFTA towards Africa’s Economic Development Amid Global Uncertainty.”
He said Africa’s economic transformation depends on the active participation of private enterprises, noting that the forum seeks to develop strategies to boost intra-African trade, industrial competitiveness, and inclusive prosperity.
According to NBGN, the event will promote partnerships and dialogue on policy alignment, trade facilitation, investment promotion, and value-chain development among African economies.
Participants are expected from government agencies, financial institutions, business associations, and regional economic communities across the continent.
