H.E Wamkele Mene - SG of AfCFTA Secretariat addresses PAP Plenary

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretary General, HE Wamkele Mene, paid tribute to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) as a continental platform and vehicle for the African people to realise their aspirations.
He added that the AfCFTA will draw from the PAP’s expertise in a wide range of spheres to achieve an integrated Africa. Speaking in his first-ever address to the PAP, HE Wamkele Mene recognised the PAP as a much more seasoned and well-established organ of the African Union (AU) and also noted that the AfCFTA mandate is broad and expansive and cannot be achieved without the PAP’s support.This historic engagement was taking place as the Permanent Committees of the PAP are sitting in Midrand, South Africa.
Reiterating the significance of the AfCFTA, PAP President HE Chief Fortune Charumbira, underscored the eagerness of the PAP to witness the successful execution of the AfCFTA.
“Let me honour the important work of the Pan-African Parliament in providing a unique platform for African peoples and their grass-roots organisations to be more involved in discussions and decision-making on critical continental issues. This PAP Committees Sitting, convened under the African Union 2023 theme of the year “The Year of AfCFTA: Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation,” portrays your determination to stay tuned to the times and resolve and commitment to work towards the realisation of this momentous flagship project of the African Union,” said HE Wamkele Nene.

[@africantraveller8303]

powerful my brother, keep it up, we are watching.

[@mabataungqoo4601]

I am an International Business Law masters student who is about to embark on writing my dissertation and my topic is around the AfCFTA. I have followed with particular interest most events about AfCFTA. Africa is on the verge of economic growth that has never been associated with her before. Our continent has for innumerable years been looked down upon, that nothing good can ever come out of Africa. His Excellency Mene has given that example in his presentation. But it time that we change the narrative. Dr Mene has just filled me with so much hope. Our founding fathers did their part, they visualised the idea of having our very own free trade area. They even laid a foundation. Now we are here, the AfCFTA. Thanks Dr Mene for making me see how possible it for us to grow economically and claim our long over due position among highly competitiveness in the global economy . Dr Mene is something else. 😍

[@koffimahouna9839]

Inspiring speech, HE.

[@86lildave]

Dr Wemkele is a Lion..... I love this man.

[@m.k.s.7417]

I have "a vision" (along with: many -idea's/plan's/thought's -etc.); for: Africa (and "The A.U.").

[@n.manikaveloovel6638]

Nelson Mandela currency is better has one currency.❤❤❤😮 ❤❤❤❤