President Tinubu orders Nigeria’s borders open to Niger Republic

President Bola Tinubu has today ordered the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders to Niger Republic in compliance with ECOWAS’ directive.

This was disclosed by a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. He said the presidential directive is in compliance with ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary summit on February 24, 2024, in Abuja.

Also, sanctions imposed on other West African countries have also been lifted with immediate effect.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

According to the statement, the president have also approved the lifting of financial and economic sanctions against the Republic of Guinea.

Following the military coup in Niger Republic on July 26, 2023, which toppled President Mohamed Bazoum, ECOWAS imposed several sanctions on the country.

Last month, the organization lifted some financial and economic sanctions on Guinea and other sanctions on Mali, saying the political and targeted sanctions on the Niger Republic remain.

Dolupo Balogun

Written by Boom RadioNG