I'm still surprised Buhari did not sign africa free trade deal, Obasanjo still trying to recover from the shock

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has described the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AFCFTA) as disappointing.

Mr. Obasanjo spoke during a presidential panel, titled: ‘When Leaders Make History’ at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on March 28.

The former President said, “That President Buhari didn’t sign the free trade agreement in Kigali is disappointing; I hope he signs it before it is too late.

“Egypt started the discussion on the formation of the Organization of African Unity but didn’t conclude it and Nigeria took over.

“Nigeria was also central to the discussion of the free trade agreement, but I am surprised that the country withdrew from signing.”

The AfCFTA, an initiative of the African Union (AU) is aimed at breaking trade barriers among African countries.

The trade agreement is designed to create a single market for goods and services by enhancing free movement of people and goods in the continent.