Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged Nigeria’s west coast neighbour, Benin Republic, to change its ways for a harmonious bilateral relationship between the two countries.
“It happened when I was President of Nigeria. I called the then Benin President, Nicephore Dieudonne Soglo, to let us meet at any of our border posts over the issue.“They are still there. We don’t have issues with goods manufactured in Benin — they are welcome. On AfCFTA, Obasanjo said that the execution of the agreements was crucial to its success and sustainability.
He urged for more actions, beyond words, adding that with fragmented 55 markets, Africa would remain small player in global market place. “For AfCFTA and our dreams of African integration to meet with success, it requires cooperation from all stakeholders,” he said.