African Diplomatic Corps in Canada celebrate Africa Day 2023

Pictures taken during the celebration of the day. The celebration, which coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African Union, now AU, focused on issues that will deepen Africa's economic engagement with Canada, especially in the context of the mutual and untapped benefits and potential that are inherent in Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA) "The theme for Africa Day 2023 is 'Opportunities in Challenging Times." The Deputy Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors and High Commissioner of Nigeria to Canada, Ambassador Adeyinka Asekun, called on Canada to deepen its engagement with Africa, as AfCFTA presents a gateway to strengthening trade relations with African nations. "It opens avenues for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and investment in mining, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure sectors", he noted.