The Firma Advisory facilitated a three-day capacity-building workshop for public and private stakeholders in the e-commerce sector, focusing on recent policy and regulatory development globally and regionally. The workshop provided insights into key regional governance documents such as the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, the AU Continental AI Strategy, the ECOWAS e-Commerce Strategy, and global initiatives like the WTO Joint Statement on e-commerce. Additionally, discussions were held on the draft Nigeria’s National E-Commerce Policy and Strategy.
This workshop was held in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Firma Advisory, and GIZ. It aimed to strengthen Nigeria's e-commerce policy framework and build the capacity of key stakeholders. The engaging discussions highlighted the immense opportunities e-commerce presents for Nigeria's economic growth and development, while also addressing the challenges that need to be navigated.
This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of the Nigerian government, in partnership with international development organizations, to harness the power of e-commerce and position the country as a leading digital economy in Africa.
