Nigeria and Cameroon have pledged to fortify their transborder trade ties between both countries. The Governor of Borno State, alongside officials from the Far Northern region of Cameroon, convened in the border enclave of Banki to deliberate on strategies aimed at amplifying commercial endeavours along their shared borders.
Behind closed doors, Governor Zulum took the floor to address journalists, shedding light on the dwindling transborder trade dynamics between the two nations.
Zulum emphasised the imperative of rejuvenating economic exchanges, especially in the wake of the groundbreaking ceremony for an international cattle market. He underscored the urgency of tackling logistical hurdles hindering the smooth transportation of goods between Cameroon and Nigeria.
The governor disclosed plans for collaborative efforts between the Borno State Ministry of Commerce, Trade, and Industry, and the regional council of Cameroon to tackle emerging challenges. Additionally, a high-level summit involving the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs of Cameroon, and representatives from Borno State and the Far Northern region of Cameroon is slated to convene to chart out strategies for bolstering transborder trade.
Echoing similar sentiments, Governor Mijinyawa Bakari of the Far Northern region of Cameroon reiterated the resolve of both nations to explore fresh commercial prospects. He accentuated the significance of the international cattle market, hailing its groundbreaking as a pivotal milestone in revitalising commerce between Nigeria and Cameroon.