Benin Republic Ready To Be Nigeria’s ‘37th State’ – Minister


The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said the President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon, had expressed readiness for his country to be part of Nigeria.

Onyeama, who stated this shortly after a close door meeting with Beninoise Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Aurélien Agbenonci, said the Beninoise president gave the offer when he visited President Muhammadu Buhari, a few weeks back.

“The President of Benin said as far as they are concerned, they want (not just saying it like that) but in reality, Benin should be the 37th state of Nigeria,” he said.

“We should really be one. They charged us to come together at ministerial level, to work out a framework for a sustainable relationship.”

Onyeama said, at the visit, both presidents discussed agreements between the two countries on how to put the issue of smuggling to an end, once and for all, as a follow up to the presidents’ meeting.

https://dailytrust.com/benin-republic-ready-to-be-nigerias-37th-state-minister

Welcome development.

We have been advocating for such since but before they Join those that wants to leave will be allow to leave so that their will be space for them to join.

Niger republic is already part of Nigeria now and Benin republic willing to join....they should wait so that those that wants out will leave before they can join and be fully integrated back with their fellow Yorubas in Nigeria.

About to make their biggest mistake ever

And some people trying to leave.
They won't be missed

May be some reckless statement from both Onyeama and Talon

Wait and see how Niger Republic will also join and then annex Nigeria as its own territory.Everybody under this Buhari-led APC government is incredibly stupid and irresponsible.See how they violate the sovereignty of Nigeria @ will with senseless statements and actions

igboarenice:
And some people trying to leave.
They won't be missed

Nobody is against them joining as far as those clamouring to leave will leave so that their will be space for them...to join..and be united finally with their fellow Yorubas in Nigeria.

Since they are Yoruba by extension which would increase Yoruba political power "owners of one Nigeria won't approve it"


If it were to be Niger or Chad that connects North Buhari and Nigeria would be ok with it

Mikecold:
Since they are Yoruba by extension which would increase Yoruba political power "owners of one Nigeria won't approve it"


If it were to be Niger or Chad that connects North Buhari and Nigeria would be ok with it

Not only increase yoruba political power...who will approve such nonsense?

They are free to join as far as others are free to leave.

Juliusmalema:


Not only increase yoruba political power...who will approve such nonsense?

They are free to join as far as others are free to leave.

The same people who approved a railway to Niger, gave light to Niger and open boarders to them would do it if they wish.

It's not about the stupidity of how it sounds, it is about doing what gives north edge

Lol

Since they want to join, I hope foolish Nigerian government will now allow people clamouring to leave to go their way

Mikecold:
The same people who approved a railway to Niger, gave light to Niger and open boarders to them would do it if they wish.

It's not about the stupidity of how it sounds, it is about doing what gives north edge

Whatever but Benin republic is a no no unless their will be room for those to leave then leave then those to move in then move in..

Their should be fairness here.

Some rabbits are trying to jump out of a boiling pot while others are trying to jump in.

Easier said than done.

Nevertheless, Congratulations to Lagos in advance. And bigger congrats to Oduduwa Republic when it eventually comes to fruition.

Racoon:
Wait and see how Niger Republic will also and then annex Nigeria as it's own territory.Everybody under this Buhari-led APC government is incredibly stupid and irresponsible.See how they violate the sovereignty of Nigeria @ will with senseless statements and actions

You got it... especially when two of the Niger Republic govs came to campaign for buhari during the last general elections!

Juliusmalema:


Whatever but Benin republic is a no no unless their will be room for those to leave then leave then those to move in then move in..

Their should be fairness here.

Your opinion is inconsequential because fulani own this country.


If Benin was close to north and said this, they would approve it and tell the country it makes us a United bigger country.



You would only rant on Nairaland like every other day

Racoon:
Wait and see how Niger Republic will also and then annex Nigeria as it's own territory.Everybody under this Buhari-led APC government is incredibly stupid and irresponsible.See how they violate the sovereignty of Nigeria @ will with senseless statements and actions

What are you saying? How did USA come about, Benin Republic is the subject of discussion and not Niger. If modalities are worked out well it might bring about the restructuring we are clamoring for.

Wahala be like candy crush. E no Dey finish


Let’s wait and see how Nigerian govt react to this, modalities put in place and next move. For me it’s a huge welcome idea. It will ease a lot of things

Naturally, Benin economy is control by Nigerians, cus small cough from nigeria shake them 4times. So it’s a good thought out idea. And am sure befor the president could think of things like this, he must av made his proper findings. I hope nigeria leader use their head in dealing with this for the betterment of the 2 sides

Will the new state be able to self-sustain without relaying heavily on federal funds??

I used to think Benin republic was doing well on its own due to all the car importion and oyibo children clothes

Dem wan run from France

Mikecold:
Your opinion is inconsequential because fulani own this country.


If Benin was close to north and said this, they would approve it and tell the country it makes us a United bigger country.



You would only rant on Nairaland like every other day

Lamentations.

If you must come to equity then you must do that with clean hands and as such GIGO must be involved..

case closed

If this story is true,then it's a very good idea.

never trust any politicians especially nigerian.
expect this statement to be dubunked in next few hours

no wonder they says 'give thanks to God in all situations and whenever you found yourself' God I thank you!

Which means

An average Nigerian can apply for Benin republic passport

While Beninese can apply for Nigerian passport as well

Mikecold:
Your opinion is inconsequential because fulani own this country.


If Benin was close to north and said this, they would approve it and tell the country it makes us a United bigger country.



You would only rant on Nairaland like every other day

What make you think that the north will disapprove this? You think Yoruba are the only people in Benin, the northern part of Benin have Bariba which we also have in north.

Which means

An average Nigerian can apply for Benin republic passport

While Beninese can apply for Nigerian passport as well
??

They are welcome, but I'm afraid they're going to meet more than they bargain for in a negative way without a doubt.

Joining Nigeria now is like jumping from frying pan to fire