Nigeria govt in 1960s developed a serious relationship with Niger Republic in so many ways. Therefore, Nigeria govt decided to sell electricity to them at a discounted rate. Not only Niger, other countries are Sunday’s and Togo. All Presidents of Nigeria were briefed about this.
2: Nigeria govt led by Obasanjo intervened in the Humanitarian crisis in Niger Republic as he set up a relief committee to bring succor to the country. The committee was under the chairmanship of The then Speaker of the House of Reps and now the Gov of Katsina state, Aminu Masari
3: IBB, Abacha, Yar Adua& GEJ have helped Niger Republic a lot in terms of cash & resources. In 2013, GEJ approved a rail line from Nigeria via Namoda to Sokoto to Birni Kebbi to Niamey in Niger Republic. FG donated election materials such as vehicles, motor cycles every election
4: cycle of Niger Republic. We donated 50 Hilux vehicles, 100 motor cycles, computers and photocopiers. Then during the hosting of 12th Extraordinary Session of the AFCTA
& first Mid year coordination Meeting of the AU & Regional Economic Communities, Nigeria donated
& first Mid year coordination Meeting of the AU & Regional Economic Communities, Nigeria donated
5: 100 bulletproof vests worth 2.8million CFA, five Toyota Coastal Buses and Two Armoured Personnel Carriers. 42 vehicles ( that was returned back to Nigeria after the event).
6. Niger and Nigeria signed a MOU for petroleum products and gas. Our gas pipeline will pass through them. In July, 1974, Gowon decided to sell crude oil at CONCESSIONARY Rates to African countries but lower rate to Niger Republic and our neighboring countries. In 1987, Babangida
7. Established Technical Aid Corps whereby Nigerians who are professionals were sent to African countries including Niger Republic. Nigeria offered their citizens scholarship and medical supplies.
8: Nigeria govt spent a lot to keep our neighbors at peace for our larger security. When Obasanjo was in power, we helped Sunday’s country to the extent that the Thomas Yayi became a worshipper at Aso rock. NNPC used to help those countries with financial assistance.
9: You need Niger Republic to be stable as per the insurgents in sub-Sahara &Sahel regions. Zamfara Govs are in touch with Niger to tackle insecurity. Therefore, Niger Republic sent as usual a request for Assistance, the President approved N1.4bn. So many requests approved
10: Nigeria has helped so many countries to pay salaries &allowances before. Spend time to read about Nigeria’s foreign affairs with Africa as the centre -piece. Go to NIIA library to read. Nigeria spent huge money in Liberia & Sierra Leone & lost soldiers. Nigeria funds ECOWAS
11: Nigeria’s contribution to OAU and now known as AU is significant. If we withdraw from AU, AU might go down. Before South Africa, we were carrying the burden. It is better to learn more about INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY. Nigeria is not living in Isolation
12:the amount is N1.14bn ¬ N1.4bn. Nigeria is even supporting Cameroon& Chad too from 1960s till date. When a President takes over, certain things he would be briefed by Foreign Affairs and Intelligence officials dealing with external threat. FG should do more to communicate.
13: Today, 3rd August, 2022, Niger Republic President honoured 6 Nigerians with the highest civilian awards, order of Merits & Great Master of National Awards for their roles in promoting better relations. They are DANGOTE,BUA President, Rabiu, Gov Badaru of Jigawa, Gov Matawale
14: of Zamfara. Don’t forget I mentioned, Zamfara earlier. Others are SSA to the President, Abba and State Chief of Protocol, Lawal Kazaure. International diplomacy and Politics is not the same as Internal Politics. Let us encourage ourselves to READ a lot.
15: congratulations to all those that were honored by the President of Niger Republic, Mohammed Bazoum. Zamfara Gov has shared intelligence with Niger and more than 40 notorious arms and ammunition dealers arrested inside Niger Republic whose destination is Nigeria.
16: This request was captured under 2022 budget. Then the President has powers to help Neighboring countries in emergency especially when it is about SECURITY.
17: Don’t forget that Obasanjo approved $1.3m loan to Ghana to buy cars. Ask whether Ghana has paid us back. That time, National Assembly was bypassed unlike the one. It is part of Regional Security architecture. Thanks to @AceDexter_I for your additional information.
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