The Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign, a 40,000-kilometre journey aimed at rallying support for a visa-free and united Africa, has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, with the team’s leader, Ras Mubarak, praising the Nigerian capital as a model for the continent.
The former Ghanaian lawmaker and Pan-Africanist, who is driving the campaign across West Africa, described Abuja as “a love letter to Africa’s potential.”
“We arrived in Abuja last night, after driving some 434 miles from Lagos. This brings our total travel time from Ghana, through Lomé, Cotonou, and Lagos, to about 1,162 kilometers. But every mile was worth it—Abuja is a revelation.”
He noted that the campaign’s mission is to push African leaders to embrace open borders that would allow 1.4 billion Africans to “move as one, trade as one, dream as one.”
“Abuja, with its diplomatic heartbeat and ‘Centre of Unity’ ethos, is the perfect stage to amplify this vision. We’ll carry the torch of a visa-free Africa, urging leaders to make it a reality.”
While hailing the city’s serene beauty and urban planning, Mubarak issued a challenge to other Nigerian cities.
“If Abuja can shine so brightly—green, clean, and serene—why not Lagos, Kano, or every Nigerian city? The answer lies in a choice: serenity over chaos, discipline over neglect, courage over complacency.”
He urged Nigerian authorities to replicate Abuja’s standards nationwide.
“Tear down illegal structures, ban the plastics choking your rivers, and plant the seeds of greenery that reflect your national colors. Abuja shows it’s possible—a sustainable, thriving city that could inspire the world.”
The team is expected to hold meetings with Nigerian officials in the coming days as part of the campaign, while also touring some of Abuja’s landmarks, including Millennium Park, Jabi Lake, and the Arts and Crafts Village.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
