By: Golfa Francis, Yola
Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful and seamless boundary demarcation process between Nigeria and Cameroon.
She gave the assurance in her office in Yola during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Surveyor Adamu Adaji.
Professor Farauta explained that communities along the affected border areas have already been sensitized on the importance of cooperating with officials from both countries during the upcoming demarcation exercise.
She emphasized the state government’s resolve to support all initiatives that promote peace, stability, and mutual understanding.
Earlier, the NBC Director-General, Surveyor Adamu Adaji, said his team was in the state to formally brief the government and people of Adamawa on the completion of boundary mapping activities, adding that physical demarcation is scheduled to commence next year.
He noted that the Commission is working closely with state governments and community leaders to ensure transparency and peaceful engagement throughout the process.
It would be recalled that the States Boundary Committees of made up of frontline states along the Nigeria–Cameroon international border, recently appointed Professor Farauta as the Chairperson of the Forum.
The frontline states include Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, Benue, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
Professor Farauta highlighted the importance of the forum in strengthening trans-border cooperation, stressing that sustained collaboration between Nigeria and Cameroon will enhance collective security, peaceful coexistence, and socio-economic development for both nations.
The Deputy Governor assured the NBC of Adamawa State’s unwavering support as the demarcation exercise progresses.
Olusola Akintonde