From Ofoase Ayirebi to the IMF: Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Champions Africa’s Trade Revolution
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the respected Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and the Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee, is set to address a prestigious forum focused on the future of trade in Africa at the IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The gathering, hosted by the National Bar Association’s ADR and International Law Sections, aims to enhance Africa’s trade and financial frameworks within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The forum, titled “Insurance, Infrastructure, and Institutions: Supporting the Financial Future of Trade Under the AfCFTA,” will convene policymakers, financiers, and industry leaders to discuss the pivotal role of insurance and financial institutions in fostering economic growth across Africa. Mr. Oppong Nkrumah is anticipated to emphasize Ghana’s role in fiscal policy, trade facilitation, and regional collaboration, along with the significance of robust legislation and financial systems in realizing the objectives of AfCFTA. His involvement highlights Ghana’s pivotal position in advancing trade, innovation, and financial unity throughout the African continent.
