The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) has inaugurated the GITFiC AfCFTA Tertiary Student Club at the University of Lome in Togo, a momentous occasion that marks a significant milestone in academic engagement on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Led by a delegation from Ghana, chaired by Prof. Rosina Kyerematen, Dean of Students Affairs at the University of Ghana, the ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo, Greater Accra Chairman of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), and the Chief Executive Officer of GITFiC, alongside the Doyen of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Lome.
The event’s Special Guest was the 1st Vice President of the University of Lome.
Establishing the GITFiC AfCFTA Tertiary Student Club aims to cultivate a forum for academic discourse and intellectual exchange among students regarding AfCFTA.
This initiative provides a platform for students to delve into scholarly research, share insights, and discuss the implications of AfCFTA for regional integration and trade dynamics across Africa.
In her keynote address, Prof. Rosina Kyerematen underscored the club’s pivotal role in nurturing innovation and critical thinking among students, emphasizing its significant contribution to advancing regional integration goals in Africa.
The GITFiC AfCFTA Tertiary Student Club will not only facilitate experiential learning through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects but also empower students with practical insights into regional trade agreements, fostering their skills development and preparing them for the future.
Expressing his support for the initiative, Mr Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo highlighted the club’s strategic importance in grooming future leaders poised to drive sustainable economic growth across the continent.
The launch of the GITFiC AfCFTA Tertiary Student Club at the University of Lome signifies a pivotal moment in the academic exploration of AfCFTA, poised to enrich understanding and contribute to Africa’s economic transformation agenda.
