August 04, (THEWILL) – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed a Botswanan, Neo Tlhaselo as his Special Adviser on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and International Trade. Makinde expects her to use her network and influence to promote trade and investment between Oyo state and members of the AfCFTA, the global community and to work for the actualisation of Oyo State’s roadmap to sustainable development by 2027 and the development of the State as a whole.
Tlhaselo who is a business development expert and media entrepreneur is the founding Director of Conversation with Africa, CWA and the Business KRAAL with focus on entrepreneurship and trade, investment facilitation wing and business development consultancy wing, with strategic partnerships in public and private sector, non-governmental organizations and diplomatic institutions in Botswana, Africa and globally.
The 38-year-old who is a business development expert with over 17 years’ experience is a member of the Global Youth Diplomatic Council. She prides herself on being a pan-Africanist and a development activist.
