Gov.Bagudu Assures The Inhabitants of Nigeria, Benin and Niger Oneness-Argungu
This came to light when participants to the workshop on pastoralism from the three countries led by the Govenor of Dosso, Niger Republic, Alhaji Assoumana Ahmadou paid courtesy call on Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu at the Government House, Birnin-Kebbi, this Thursday.
The Governor of Dosso conveyed the fraternal salutations of the President of Ni30/09/2021
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There is a general consensus among Nigeria, the Republic of Benin and Niger Republic, that the borders between African countries are artificial barriers created by the Colonialists to stifle the growth of the continent and divide its people.
This came to light when participants to the workshop on pastoralism from the three countries led by the Govenor of Dosso, Niger Republic, Alhaji Assoumana Ahmadou paid courtesy call on Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu at the Government House, Birnin-Kebbi, this Thursday.
Their Governor of Dosso conveyed the fraternal salutations of the President of Niger Republic, Muhammad Bazou to the government and people of Kebbi State and Nigeria as a whole.
Alh. Assoumana Ahmadou described the citizens of Nigeria, Benin and Niger as the same people with similarities, but splited by artificial boundaries by the colonialists.
The Dosso Chief Executive expressed happiness to be in Kebbi State for the meeting, saying such gathering for direct contact, afforded an opportunity to the three countries for synergy to strengthen unity and cooperation.
Furthermore, the meeting provided forum to resolve recurring issues among the nations as brethren.
Likewise, the Director General of Benin Republic boundary Commission Dr. Marcel Ayite Baglo, who spoke on behalf of the Prefect of Alibori, remarked that borders between African nations were created to divide and delay the development of the continent by Colonial masters.
Dr. Marcel Ayite Baglo was however happy that African leaders have intensified efforts on integration among their people which culminated in the creation of ECOWAS and similar organizations.
He hoped that the pastoralism week hosted by Kebbi State would serve as a catalyst of fostering fraternal relations and brotherliness among West African nations.
The Benin Boundary D.G thanked the leadership of Kebbi State under Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu for laying sound foundation of unity and understanding between the people of the state and their neighbours across the border.
The Deputy Executive Permanent Secretary, interstate committee for the control of drought in the Sahel, Dr. Paul Onedraogo, was full of praises for Governor Atiku Bagudu for his immense effort to boost pastoral development among the three countries.
In response, Governor Atiku Bagudu represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Birnin-Kebbi, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, was also emphatic that the inhabitants of Nigeria, Benin and Niger would remain as one people irrespective of the artificial borders created by Colonel Masters.
He described the workshop as highly important and relevant in view of the large number of pastoralists in the three countries.
Alhaji Suleiman Argungu advised the participants to harness the outcome of the meeting beneficial to pastoralists, fishermen and poultry producers towards enhancing trade relationship among West African nations.
The Chief of Staff, informed his guests about the remarkable achievements recorded by the administration of Governor Atiku Bagudu in agricultural production of rice and other crops, livestock development including poultry as well as fisheries.
In addition, the Governor has introduced modern dairy production among Fulani women milk sellers away from the traditional hawking of milk to Yoghurt production and preservation.
He affirmed commitment of Kebbi State Government to strengthening relationship with Dosso in Niger Republic and Alibori in the Republic of Benin.
Among Kebbi State Government officials at the courtesy call were the Commissioner of Animal Health, Lands and Housing, Commerce and Industry, Agriculture and Natural Resources as well as Information and Culture.
Others were the Chairmen of Bagudo, Dandi and Arewa Local Government councils, as well as the District Heads of Kamba, Bachaka and Kende.
Present on the side of the visitors were Governor of Alibori in Benin Republic, Ky-Samah Bello, Major of Segbana, Mr. Bio Tiam and Major of Mala Ville, Alh. Graidami.
From Niger Republic were, the Chairmen of Gaya, Alhaji Haruna Adamou, Sarkin Gaya, Alhaji Abdou Gazale and the Major of Gaya, Alhaji Boureima Mounkaila.
Abubakar Mu’azu Dakingari
Chief Press Secretary
Government Houseger Republic, Muhammad Bazou to the government and people of Kebbi State and Nigeria as a whole.
Alh. Assoumana Ahmadou described the citizens of Nigeria, Benin and Niger as the same people with similarities, but splited by artificial boundaries by the colonialists.
The Dosso Chief Executive expressed happiness to be in Kebbi State for the meeting, saying such gathering for direct contact, afforded an opportunity to the three countries for synergy to strengthen unity and cooperation.
Furthermore, the meeting provided forum to resolve recurring issues among the nations as brethren.
Likewise, the Director General of Benin Republic boundary Commission Dr. Marcel Ayite Baglo, who spoke on behalf of the Prefect of Alibori, remarked that borders between African nations were created to divide and delay the development of the continent by Colonial masters.
Dr. Marcel Ayite Baglo was however happy that African leaders have intensified efforts on integration among their people which culminated in the creation of ECOWAS and similar organizations.
He hoped that the pastoralism week hosted by Kebbi State would serve as a catalyst of fostering fraternal relations and brotherliness among West African nations.
The Benin Boundary D.G thanked the leadership of Kebbi State under Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu for laying sound foundation of unity and understanding between the people of the state and their neighbours across the border.
The Deputy Executive Permanent Secretary, interstate committee for the control of drought in the Sahel, Dr. Paul Onedraogo, was full of praises for Governor Atiku Bagudu for his immense effort to boost pastoral development among the three countries.
In response, Governor Atiku Bagudu represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Birnin-Kebbi, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu was also emphatic that the inhabitants of Nigeria, Benin and Niger would remain as one , people irrespective of the artificial
created by Colonel Masters.
He described the workshop as highly important and relevant in view of the large number of pastoralists in the three countries.
Alhaji Suleiman Argungu advised the participants to harness the outcome of the meeting beneficial to pastoralists, fishermen and poultry producers towards enhancing trade relationship among West African nations.
The Chief of Staff, informed his guests about the remarkable achievements recorded by the administration of Governor Atiku Bagudu in agricultural production of rice and other crops, livestock development including poultry as well as fisheries.
In addition, the Governor has introduced modern dairy production among Fulani women milk sellers away from the traditional hawking of milk to Yoghurt production and preservation.
He affirmed commitment of Kebbi State Government to strengthening relationship with Dosso in Niger Republic and Alibori in the Republic of Benin.
Among Kebbi State Government officials at the courtesy call were the Commissioner of Animal Health, Lands and Housing, Commerce and Industry, Agriculture and Natural Resources as well as Information and Culture.
Others were the Chairmen of Bagudo, Dandi and Arewa Local Government councils, as well as the District Heads of Kamba, Bachaka and Kende.
Present on the side of the visitors were Governor of Alibori in Benin Republic, Ky-Samah Bello, Major of Segbana, Mr. Bio Tiam and Major of Mala Ville, Alh. Graidami.
From Niger Republic were, the Chairmen of Gaya, Alhaji Haruna Adamou, Sarkin Gaya, Alhaji Abdou Gazale and the Major of Gaya, Alhaji Boureima Mounkaila.
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