BAGUDO (KEBBI) – Some traditional leaders of border communities in Kebbi, on Monday pledged to promote peaceful coexistence with their neighbours in Benin Republic.
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The district heads of Illo, Alhaji Muhammadu Wankoi and that of Kasati, Alhaji Muhammadu Dobvi gave the assurance when Gov. Saidu Dakingari visited Bagudo Local Government area.
The governor was in the area to inspect some projects being undertaken by the state government.
The district heads in their separate remarks said they would encourage their subjects to always portray Nigeria in positive manner and shun anything that would create conflict.
They commended Dakingari for the projects sited in their areas and further urged him to construct new official residents for them and allocate official vehicles to them to enhance their status.
Earlier, the governor said the state government had constructed a new road to link the community with their neighbours in Benin Republic to promote social and economic relations.
He said that other facilities provided were meant to ensure security, peace, unity and mutual respect among all communities living along the border.
Dakingari disclosed that the Federal Government had approved the establishment of a dry inland port terminal in the area to boost trans border trade. (NAN)
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