Why Nigerian Small Manufacturers Fear New Continental Trade Deal
Published on: Wednesday 10 July 2019
A recently signed African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is intended to increase trading among African nations and eliminate tariffs and bottlenecks. Some manufacturers in Nigeria, however, say that wading into the continental market could undermine local players and have negative implications.
When Chijioke Nelson graduated at the top of his class at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2015, he had no intention of getting a regular job.
Nelson started footwear company Chinelk Outfits almost immediately after graduation.
News source: https://www.voanews.com/africa/why-nigerian-small-manufacturers-fear-new-continental-trade-deal
