Dr. Ese Owie, an experienced international trade law and policy lawyer, is an authority in the legal aspects of transportation policy, shipping, marine insurance and climate change.
There were floods. Lives were lost. Property was destroyed. Victims are still living on a wing and a prayer. The government threw N17.6b at them.
The morning of July 7th 2019 marked a watershed in Africa's quest for trade integration with the formal commencement of the operational phase of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA.
International Trade Lawyer and Trade Policy Expert Dr. Ese Owie argued that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cannot lead Nigeria’s trade negotiations, especially as it relates to the country’s use of Trade Remedies.
No matter how well-intentioned the AfCFTA objectives are, they will remain elusive if African businesses are unable to take full advantage of the opportunities it offers.
While the commencement of the AfCFTA’s operational phase calls for celebration, much work remains, as critical parts of the Agreement are yet to be completed