The National Action Committee on the implementation of the AfCFTA was inaugurated to fulfill a
critical mandate: coordinating various Ministries, Agencies, and Departments (MDAs) along with
stakeholder groups to execute projects, policies, and programs aimed at realizing the benefits of the
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for Nigeria.
Mission:
Through stakeholder consultation and building on the national development objectives,
Nigeria defined its AfCFTA mission to capture 10% of Africa’s global imports and double her export
revenue by 2035.
Goals:
The strategy to achieve the AfCFTA mission is anchored on eight pillars. These pillars and their
associated goals are as follows: