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Borno: Zulum pledges enhanced trade cooperation with Chad Republic

Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed commitment to strengthening economic ties with the Republic of Chad in a bid to revive trade and socio-economic activities disrupted by the more than a decade-long Boko Haram insurgency.

The governor made the announcement while hosting a Chadian delegation led by General Abdulkarim Idris Derby Itno, who visited the governor in Maiduguri in Wednesday to express sympathy over the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri.

A statement issued and signed by Malam Dauda Iliya, the Special Adviser to Borno State Governor on Media and issued to newsmen in Maiduguri Wednesday said during the visit, Zulum announced plans for a reciprocal visit to Chad to meet with President Mahamat Idris Derby Itno to discuss regional economic and trade issues.

“I will soon pay a visit to Chad to discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly the restoration of waterway transport between Baga town and Chad to facilitate commerce,” Zulum stated.

In addition to trade, Zulum said he would coordinate with the chambers of commerce in Chad and northeastern Nigeria to bolster economic partnership between the two countries.

He also announced a planned repatriation of Nigerian citizens currently taking refuge in Baga Sola, Chad.

Governor Zulum commended President Derby’s leadership in the fight against Boko Haram and extended condolences for the recent loss of Chadian military officers killed in action.

Responding, General Abdelkarim Idris Derby Itno conveyed President Derby’s sympathy to the people of Borno following the recent flooding.

He described people of Borno and Chad as one who share similar cultures and traditions.

According to him, the president is personally leading the war against Boko Haram following the brutal killing of over 40 soldiers by insurgents.





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