The Nation Newspaper Motion seeking reopening of Nigeria-Niger border suffers setback in Senate
A motion calling for the reopening of Nigeria-Niger border shut following a military coup in Niger Republic suffered a setback in
He stressed that Nigeria and Niger had signed an agreement on border frequency coordination to allow free movement, therefore closing the borders runs contrary and violates that agreement.However, in his reaction to the motion, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, said the Senate had resolved to back ECOWAS resolutions on the political situation in Niger Republic.
Akpabio said there was the need for the Senate to get proper briefing from the military authorities before taking a position, saying the call for the reopening of the borders has security implication.
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