Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that a Ministerial delegation be sent to Ghana to resolve the lingering conflict between Nigerian traders and Ghanaian Authorities.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Ifedayo Sayo, the Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment.
The delegation to be led by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Adeniyi Adebayo and made up of relevant stakeholders, will also engage in further dialogue with Ghanaian authorities with a view to finding a lasting solution to the problem.
At a meeting convened by the Minister, it was resolved that the delegation should undertake the visit between May 31 and June 1, 2021.
The meeting was attended by the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo.
Others included the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Ms Yewande Sadiku; Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Hon Abike Dabiri; President of the National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS), Dr. Ken Ukaoha.
Amaka E. Nliam
