Tinubu Orders Swift Reopening of Borders with Niger.
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for the immediate reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with neighbouring Niger Republic.
This directive comes in response to resolutions made by the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government during its recent extraordinary summit held in Abuja.
According to a statement released by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu also instructed the swift lifting of various sanctions imposed on Niger.
These sanctions, which included the closure of land and air borders, suspension of commercial and financial transactions, and travel bans on government officials, were part of measures taken in response to certain developments within the region.
The decision to reopen borders and lift sanctions underscores Nigeria’s commitment to fostering diplomatic relations and promoting regional integration. It aligns with ECOWAS leaders’ consensus to ease economic restrictions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.
President Tinubu’s directive signifies a proactive approach to resolving regional issues and advancing collective interests within the ECOWAS community. By lifting barriers to trade and cooperation, the move is poised to enhance economic activities and facilitate cross-border exchanges between Nigeria and its neighbours.
The swift implementation of these directives is expected to contribute to stability and development across the region, fostering a conducive environment for mutual growth and prosperity.
Ejes Gist News recalls that ECOWAS listed conditions for lifting sanctions imposed on Niger due to the military takeover. However, the Niger military junta has ignored and snubbed ECOWAS. The Nigerien military junta, in collaboration with Burkina Faso and Mali, formally withdrew from the ECOWAS bloc
To save face from humiliation, ECOWAS, led by President Bola Tinubu, hurriedly lifted sanctions on Niger days after the Niger military junta imposed a no-fly zone on all airplanes traveling to and from Nigeria through their airspace.
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