“It is a new day for Britain, Europe and the rest of the world.” Brexit Britain Nigeria
An 11-month transition period has been initiated within which the two sides are expected to negotiate their future economic relationship.
A professor of History and Strategic Studies, Ayodele Olukoju, called on the Federal Government, especially the ministers of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo; Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; and Justice Abubakar Malami as well as other relevant government agencies, to quickly put heads together and think on how Nigeria can take advantage of the exit of Britain from the EU.
He urged the ministries involved to start taking a critical look at the situation with the use of experts, and consider Nigeria’s interest first. “For instance, I am of the opinion that the issue of visa should be renegotiated with Britain now with the view that Nigerians seeking UK visa must not be treated with disdain anymore.”
The European Parliament announced the exit following the backing of the terms of the UK’s departure on Wednesday. Members of the European Parliament ratified the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement by 621 votes to 49 following an emotional debate in Brussels. After the vote, MEPs marked the UK’s exit by singing Auld Lang Syne.Ratification of the withdrawal agreement, agreed by the UK and EU in October, was not in doubt after it easily cleared its committee stage last week.
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