In an online meeting held at the Early hours at 1am as at the 17th July 2025 – The NYWC President Advance Comrade Okechukwu Ably represented by NYWC Chairman board of council Directors Rotr Amb Odika uzochukwu nicolas franklyn attended an Emergency African Youth leaders live on Zoom .
In the massive online live Zoom African leaders meeting, NYWC urged the AYBC to ensure all investments for Nigerian Youths in Africa is taken seriously.
more information from the private dialogue set to be released soon !
The AfCFTA presents a unique opportunity for young African entrepreneurs to access new markets and expand their businesses across the continent
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The African Youth Business Council (AfYBC) is an organization that brings together young African entrepreneurs to promote youth entrepreneurship and business development across the continent. With the recent implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the AfYBC is playing a critical role in driving economic growth and development in Africa. In this article, we’ll hear from young people in South Africa and East Africa who are members of the AFYBC and learn about their perspectives on promoting intra-African trade, creating job opportunities for young people, and empowering African entrepreneurs to compete on a global scale. We’ll also discuss how the AFYBC is working with policymakers and other stakeholders to ensure that the benefits of AFCFTA are shared equitably across the continent.
One member of the AfYBC from South Africa, Mbali Ngcobo, believes that AfCFTA is a game-changer for young African entrepreneurs. “The AfCFTA presents a unique opportunity for young African entrepreneurs to access new markets and expand their businesses across the continent,” she says. “This will not only create jobs but also help to address some of the economic challenges facing Africa.”
Another member from East Africa, Wanjiku Ndung’u, highlights the importance of promoting intra-African trade to achieve economic growth.
“Intra-African trade is critical to unlocking Africa’s economic potential. By reducing trade barriers and improving infrastructure, the AfCFTA can help to create a conducive environment for trade and investment,” she says.
