AS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has tasked African countries to look inward for home grown solutions.

Dr. Jonathan also stressed the need for the boosting of economic activities and co-operation in Africa, noting that increasing trade within the continent would significantly improve the economies of African nations.

The former President stated this during a teleconference organised by the Universal Peace Federation, UPF, on Monday to mark the occasion of Africa Day 2020.

Emphasising why Africa should leverage this challenge to look inward, the former President observed that such efforts would produce home grown solutions.

Highlighting the effect of COVID-19 and the need for interdependence among Africa nations, the former president noted: "The post COVID-era will be very challenging for many nations, because with the lockdown of our economies, poverty may likely go up.