Patience Okala

NigeriapoliticianFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Patience Okala is the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, advocating for Africa to add value to its natural resources instead of exporting raw materials. At a recent business forum, she emphasized the importance of value addition, industrialization, and job creation within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Okala argued that the success of AfCFTA hinges on effective implementation rather than mere trade agreements, calling for collaboration among governments, regulators, and the private sector to eliminate trade barriers and foster an integrated African market.