The High Commission of the Republic of Uganda in Abuja recently took part in the Africa Trade Consortium’s 2025 Tea Break Edition event, with the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Tea Industry Potential.” Organized by PR Times Africa, a Nigerian media consortium, the event aimed to showcase the vast potential of Africa’s tea industry and promote intra-African cooperation under the AfCFTA framework.
Representing Uganda at the event were Ambassador Philip Odida, Chargé d’Affaires, and Dr. Sam Omara, Minister-Counsellor at the High Commission. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including stakeholders from trade, export, taxation, and investment policy sectors, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and representatives from Nigeria’s federal agencies and the private sector.
Ambassador Odida delivered a keynote presentation entitled “Uganda’s Tea Industry: A Model for Sustainable Growth and Regional Trade.” He emphasized Uganda’s tea sector as one of the country’s top foreign exchange earners and a prime example of sustainable agricultural practice and regional trade potential. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of inter-African collaboration, calling for increased partnerships, joint ventures, and knowledge exchange to unlock the full potential of the continent’s tea industry.
“We invite you, through the African Trade Consortium 2025, to reach out to experience the unique flavors and qualities of our tea. We believe that partnerships and collaborations remain key to growing our industry and are therefore, eager to explore opportunities with relevant stakeholders through this Consortium for boosting intra-African tea trade and promoting tea globally with the view to enhance market access and sustainability,” Ambassador Odida stated.
The participation of the High Commission of the Republic of Uganda in this event underscores Uganda’s commitment to promoting trade and cooperation within Africa. The country’s tea industry serves as a shining example of sustainable growth and regional trade potential, and through events like the Africa Trade Consortium, Uganda aims to further enhance its position as a key player in the global tea market.
This article was distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Republic of Uganda – Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
