Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged African leaders to intensify intracontinental trade and cooperation as a means of achieving greater self-reliance and sustainable development.
Addressing the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the Asantehene underscored the urgency for Africa to take charge of its own destiny amid shifting global power dynamics.
He cautioned that the ongoing contest for global dominance among powerful nations should serve as a timely reminder to Africa of the importance of unity and resource mobilisation.
“We must collaborate effectively as African nations. We’ve held discussions on Ghana’s relations with Eswatini and South-South cooperation to explore stronger partnerships,” he noted, stressing that trade among African countries must be a top priority.
The Asantehene also emphasised the strategic role of African universities in driving the continent’s advancement.
He called on governments to tap into the immense talent within their academic institutions.