Officials from Ghana have called for deeper economic collaboration with Nigeria as the country marked its 69th Independence Anniversary.

The message was delivered at a commemorative event held at Ghana’s Consulate in Lagos, where Ghana’s Minister Counsellor and Head of Chancery in Nigeria, Barbara Entee, highlighted the importance of expanding trade and investment between the two neighbouring nations.

According to her, the future of Ghana–Nigeria relations should place more emphasis on economic cooperation, encouraging businesses to explore opportunities across sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, technology and energy.

She noted that the African Continental Free Trade Area offers both countries a platform to strengthen cross-border trade, boost industrial growth and create employment.

The anniversary, themed “Building Prosperity and Restoring Hope,” brought together diplomats, government officials and members of the Ghanaian community in Nigeria.

Entee also reflected on Ghana’s historic independence on March 6, 1957, when the country, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah, became the first nation in sub-Saharan Africa to break free from colonial rule, an event that inspired other independence movements across the continent.

The celebration ended with a call for citizens of both countries, especially those living abroad, to continue supporting initiatives that strengthen economic ties and regional development.