President Bola Tinubu says cooperation is imperative for economic prosperity in West Africa, noting that a lack of synergy between Nigeria and Benin Republic has been an encumbrance to mutual development.
Speaking when he received President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic at the State House in Abuja, on Wednesday, President Tinubu said Nigeria and Benin Republic share a lot in common, describing both countries as conjoined twins held together at the hip.
Tinubu added that Nigeria will support private sector interest to facilitate prosperity in both countries.
Saying he appreciates the urgency of President Talon’s approach,
The president noted that Leadership is sometimes defined by urgent action.
In his speech,President Talon, said he was at the State House to seek the support of President Tinubu on improving trade relations, ahead of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit, describing the relationship between his country and Nigeria as crucial.
He said Benin Republic is seeking stronger trade ties with Nigeria, emphasizing the free movement of people and goods between both countries.
He said at the level of ECOWAS, we embrace free movement and integration, and at the African level, AfCFTA envisages this; so we need to move urgently to make this a reality.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
