Tom Chiahemen
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has tasked African leaders to prioritise the peace and prosperity of its citizens.
The Executive Director of GJF, Ann Iyonu, gave the advice in a statement issued by the foundation Communications Officer, Wealth Ominabo, in Abuja on Tuesday to mark the 2023 African Day.
Iyonu called on respective leaders in the continent to redouble their efforts in ensuring that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is effectively implemented across the continent.
“On Africa Day 2023, we celebrate the shared values and common heritage that define us as a people.
“We appreciate the enormous contributions and sacrifices that Africans worldwide have continued to display to make Africa a better place.”
Iyonu said that 2023 celebrations coincided with the 60th commemoration of the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity, now Africa Union.
“This forum has helped foster political freedom, growth, and economic development in the continent.
“We support the African Union idea of “One African market” as it offers a sure route towards economic prosperity and self-sufficiency for our people and provides concrete steps toward attaining economic goals captured in the Africa Union Agenda 2063.
“We call on African leaders to redouble their efforts to ensure that the AFCTA is implemented in our countries in line with this year’s theme: “Acceleration of AFCTA Implementation.”
She also called for peace and a quick return to democratic order in Sudan, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.
“The promises of peace, freedom, and unity are prosperity and the reasons we celebrate today. We call for peace and a quick return to democratic order in Sudan, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.
“We urge leaders and all stakeholders to commit to the ideals of freedom, democracy, peace, unity and shared prosperity on Africa Day 2023.” (NAN)
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