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Insecurity: FG Moves To Fortify Nigeria, Niger Border
The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to secure Nigeria’s border with the Niger Republic for improved security and development.
Secretary to the Government of Federation, Boss Mustapha made this known at a local bilateral committee meeting involving Borno and Yobe states on the Nigerian side and Diffa region on the Niger side, which took place at the Borno State Government House, Maiduguri.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs, Mr Andrew Adejo, Mustapha explained that the Nigeria and Niger Joint Commission for Cooperation was established in the 1990s to curb the wave of security threats, including smuggling, trafficking and other sundry crimes.
Secretary-General Nigeria/Niger Joint Commission, Amb. Rabiu Akawu stressed that Nigeria and Niger had from time immemorial shared many things in common, and assured that the commission will work in accordance with existing laws to safeguard the border of the two nations.
Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, who is also the chairman, Boundary Committee, noted that the Borno State Government was at the forefront of ensuring that its borders with other nations are secured.
He added that the state would strengthen its relationship with the commission for the safety and security of communities along the border.
Governor of Diffa region, Isa Lamine, who was represented by his Deputy, YahayaGurbi, thanked the Nigerian and Borno State governments for their commitment to the cause with Niger Republic, and pledged his country’s continued collaboration with Nigeria.
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