Nigeria discusses digital trade agenda on AfCFTA ADAPT initiative
Date: 2026-06-02
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Nigeria’s Minister of
Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has held discussions with a
delegation from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and the IOTA
Foundation on efforts to streamline cross-border trade through digital
infrastructure reforms.
The delegation, led by Tony
Blair Institute Nigeria Country Director Obianuju Uchenna and Senior Advisor
Alban Odhiambo, met with the Minister to explore the implementation of the
Africa Digital Access and Public Infrastructure for Trade (ADAPT) initiative
under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
The ADAPT initiative is
designed to operationalize the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade by
strengthening digital systems that support cross-border commerce, improving
efficiency in customs processes, and reducing trade-related costs.
According to discussions,
the initiative is expected to enhance trade facilitation by accelerating
customs clearance procedures and expanding market access opportunities for
Nigerian businesses within the continental market.
