The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu
Tambuwal, on Monday, met with the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou
Issoufou, where the two leaders discussed issues of cooperation and
mutual benefit to their citizens...
At the meeting, which took place at the
Presidential Palace in Niamey, the two leaders discussed important
issues that bordered on education, trade and cultural integration
between Sokoto State and Niger Republic.
“Tambuwal’s visit to the Presidential
Palace is meant to enhance the long standing cultural, religious and
family ties existing between Sokoto State and Niger Republic, and also
explore other important areas of cooperation like education and trade,” a
statement said on Sunday.
During the visit, Tambuwal met with
Sokoto State indigenes in Niger Republic and also met with senior public
officials and investors to explore areas of further cooperation.
On the entourage of the governor were
the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Bashir Garba; Chief of
Staff, Government House, Mukhtar Magori; and the Commissioner for Local
Government and Community Development, Mannir Dan’Iya.
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