ECOWAS Parliament Moves to Tackle Trade Barriers, Save West Africa’s MSMEs

ECOWAS Parliament Moves to Tackle Trade Barriers, Save West Africa’s MSMEs

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

FLawmakers of the Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) Parliament have moved to confront the mounting frustrations faced by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating within the region.

The lawmakers said a field visit and town hall engagement in Cotonou exposed the deep-rooted barriers threatening the survival of small businesses that are expected to drive economic growth, create jobs and reduce poverty in West Africa.

The engagements held yesterday formed part of the ongoing delocalised meeting of key committees of the ECOWAS Parliament, including the committees on Industry and Private Sector, Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research, Administration, Finance and Budget, and Public Accounts.