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Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by kahal29: 5:40am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has told Nigeria’s west coast neighbour, Benin Republic, to mend its ways for a harmonious bilateral relationship between the two countries. Obasanjo gave the charge during a news briefing on the margins of Policy Dialogue of African Business Associations on Implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreements in Addis Ababa, yesterday. He explained that Benin’s notoriety was not new, as Nigeria had for long been enduring the practice which undermined its economic well being. “It happened when I was president of Nigeria. I called the then Benin President, Nicephore Dieudonne Soglo, to let us meet at any of our border posts over the issue. “We eventually met at Badagry (in Nigeria), where we agreed that Nigerian Customs would be stationed in Benin. “They (the Nigerian Customs) are still there. We don’t have issues with goods manufactured in Benin; they are welcome. “But as long as Benin allow dumping of goods, there will always be problem with Nigeria,” Obasanjo said. He noted that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was not created to allow one country to turn itself to a dumping ground. The two-day policy dialogue was co-organised by the African Union (AU) African Development Bank (AfDB), African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), the AfroChampion Initiative and the Coalition of Dialogue Africa (CoDA). On AfCFTA, Obasanjo, who is the Chair of the CoDA Board of Directors, said the execution of the agreements was crucial to its success and sustainability. “The intense support AfCFTA has received from various member states is a clear indication of its importance. “CoDA is highly engaged to seeking success of AfCFTA and other multilateral agreements. CoDA work is informed and guided by the notion that no one has monopoly of ideas,” he said. He urged for more actions, beyond words, adding that with fragmented 55 markets, Africa would remain small player in global market place. In his welcome address, AU Commissioner, Department of Trade and Industry, Mr Albert Muranga, called for a change of attitude on the continent if the goals of AfCFTA was to be attained. “A new mindset is necessary. One country should not be going west and the other going east. All of us should be going in one direction. “For AfCFTA and our dreams of African integration to meet with success, it requires cooperation from all stakeholders,” he said. Muranga also restated the fears as espoused by members of the organised private sector on the dangers ahead of AfCFTA, assuring that such fears also enjoy the attention of the framers of the AfCFTA initiaive. According to him, such fears include stability, predictability, fairness, corruption and enabling environment. Other participants included the Co-chair of the Executive Committee, AfroChampion Initiative, Dr Edem Adzogenu, and Chief Economist/Director, Research and International Cooperation, AFREXIMBANK, Dr Hippolyte Fofack. https://www.sunnewsonline.com/border-closure-benin-must-mend-its-ways-with-nigeria-says-obasanjo/ 13 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by agwom(m): 5:49am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Obj 3 Likes |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by muykem: 6:00am On Nov 27, 2019 |
OBJ has backed Buhari on border closure. IPOB and PDP how far? 132 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by SamuelAnyawu(m): 6:00am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Close that Border till 2050. My Taraba brothers don dey cashout 64 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by Slawormir: 6:01am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Damnnnnn niggarrr Damnnnnn I don't do politics But i like this man for that border closure I love him for treasury single account( although Jonathan's idea) And integrated payroll system( also Jonathan's idea) But as a real niggarrr i understand government is a continuum Which means buhari is a real niggarrr Common Nigerians. Lets show these Africa nations that we are the real niggarrrs especially our noisy neighbor called Ghana. Whether ASUU like it or not they will key into Ipps Uniben wants to be a real niggarrr. They are about to join Ipps if not no salary for them in December 93 Likes 9 Shares
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Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by Sukueponmalu: 6:01am On Nov 27, 2019 |
muykem: 2 Likes |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by Sanchez01: 6:02am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Expect Ghana to lock another 5,000 shops tomorrow and cry more than the bereaved 39 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by naptu2: 6:02am On Nov 27, 2019 |
He also closed the border when he was president. Border closed to curb banditry and smuggling http://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/report/45407/nigeriabenin-border-closed-curb-banditry-and-smuggling 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by Debaiz: 6:03am On Nov 27, 2019 |
He did same and knows it’s the right thing to do 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by RichDad1(m): 6:04am On Nov 27, 2019 |
PDP has been avoiding this border issue like a plague. 58 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by Ustec: 6:04am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by adecz: 6:05am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Since Buhari govt talk say dem wan investigate the $$15bn spent on power by Obj govt, e be like say Baba Iyabo dey fear to criticize the government.. in fact, Obj has stopped writing letters. The fear of Magu & EFCC is the beginning of sense!! After his prison experience during Abacha regime, Baba no wan risk going back again!! 9 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by mozona(m): 6:05am On Nov 27, 2019 |
abeg make open the border... adonko don cost 2 Likes |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by englishmart(m): 6:05am On Nov 27, 2019 |
At first I thought the border closure was causing more harm than good. Baba, close the border till 2023. The border is useless btw. Lol 28 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by anonimi: 6:08am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Debaiz: What was the result of the closure back then Increased farming and manufacturing in Nigeria or what did he achieve? 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by GeneralPula: 6:08am On Nov 27, 2019 |
I think Benin would be freed very soon! Fucck Ghana and others till 2050! 3 Likes |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by SURELAND: 6:08am On Nov 27, 2019 |
This is the best way to grow as a nation even Benin govt should thinking on how to use this period to solve their economic issues....they can compel all their foreign importers to establish manufacturing company in the country 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by Nobody: 6:08am On Nov 27, 2019 |
muykem: Can you show any proof or link the duo you mentioned said they are against it? Do you guys just enjoy online fights?.. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by cheango: 6:09am On Nov 27, 2019 |
It's is good the border is closed, but let our govt close medical treatment abroad for our office holders too, starting from Buhari, let us develop our health system too.. 35 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by Emmaxy9(m): 6:09am On Nov 27, 2019 |
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Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by drey076(m): 6:09am On Nov 27, 2019 |
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Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by anonimi: 6:11am On Nov 27, 2019 |
naptu2: 16 years later, with the corruption fighter and promised efficiency, why did we have to close the border again? Has Buhari failed to deliver on his reform promise of discipline and zero corruption www.nairaland.com/attachments/4257139_mumuhamadu_jpeg8f5b75be4e14a3d41f9327e6532cd03c 1 Like |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by Renforce: 6:13am On Nov 27, 2019 |
By force |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by bizzibodi(m): 6:14am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Who think border closure na jonathan idea shld click like or share if u think otherwise. |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by hakeemhakeem(m): 6:14am On Nov 27, 2019 |
SamuelAnyawu:How pls hit us o |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by YorubaPrince: 6:14am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Re: Border Closure: Obasanjo Says Benin Republic Must Mend Its Ways With Nigeria by anonimi: 6:15am On Nov 27, 2019 |
cheango: You are joking, right? What of generators, let us close their imports also. OndoFirstBorn: 3 Likes |
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