In a significant development, the Ghanaian government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a visa-free policy for all Africans traveling to the country.
The initiative, set to be realized this year, aims to promote easier movement within the continent, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced.
The president made this pledge at the second edition of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues conference, held at Peduase Lodge in the Eastern Region on Thursday, January 25, 2024. At the conference, President Akufo-Addo informed participants of special arrangements that reduce visa acquisition fees by 50%, allowing for visa-on-arrival during this year.
The event, hosted in the serene hills of Aburi in Ghana, brought together distinguished African personalities, including the former President of Mozambique, the Chairperson of the Africa Forum, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Egypt, and other eminent figures.
President Nana Akufo-Addo welcomed the delegates, emphasizing Africa’s abundance of natural resources and its potential to become a global powerhouse. The focus of the event centered on economic integration, particularly facilitating the free movement of people, goods, and services across the continent, he explained.
With the theme “Produce, Add Value, Trade,” the conference aimed to highlight the importance of industrialization, value addition, and investment in infrastructure to support the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative.
President Akufo-Addo recognized the crucial role of the private sector in driving the success of AfCFTA and urged a collective commitment to realizing its promises. He also highlighted the historical challenges, such as colonial economic models, that have hindered intra-Africa trade. He stressed the significance of sustainable farming practices, infrastructure development, and technology adoption.
The Africa Prosperity Dialogues sought to mobilize Africa’s private sector to actively participate in and support the AfCFTA initiative. President Akufo-Addo urged participants to go beyond rhetoric and foster concrete plans for transformative change.
The conference concluded with the declaration of the second edition of the African Prosperity Gala, symbolizing a commitment to shared prosperity on the continent.
Source: Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
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