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Nigerian, Beninois leaders open Badagry border tomorrow

By By Emeka Nwachukwu
22 October 2018   |   3:50 am
President Muhammadu Buhari and his Republic of Benin counterpart, Patrice Talon, are to officially hand over the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) border posts at Seme-Krake and Neope-Akanu in Badagry. In a statement yesterday, the Lagos State government said all arrangements had been perfected for a hitch-free ceremony, adding that Governor Akinwunmi…

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President Muhammadu Buhari and his Republic of Benin counterpart, Patrice Talon, are to officially hand over the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) border posts at Seme-Krake and Neope-Akanu in Badagry.

In a statement yesterday, the Lagos State government said all arrangements had been perfected for a hitch-free ceremony, adding that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode would accompany the president to the event.

“To this effect, the Lagos State government is soliciting the usual support and cooperation of residents throughout the visit,” it added.

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