This was disclosed yesterday by the chief press secretary to Governor Bagudu of Kebbi State, Alh. Abubakar Muazu following Governor Bagudu’s two days official visit to Benin Republic.
Muazu also stated that President Bon Yayi also proposed to build a dry port at Ilwa where the country also shares border with Nigeria.
He said the essence of the visit was to encourage economic and cultural ties between Nigeria and Benin which share a common border with Kebbi adding that the visit was on the directives of President Buhari, who mandated Governor Bagudu to visit the Benin president and explore ways of strengthening bilateral relations with the country.
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He further explained that the railway line would start from Cotonou and Madakali, a border town with Nigeria and the construction of roads would also boost economic ties between the two countries.
“President Boni Yayi of Benin Republic told Governor Bagudu while in Benin that he considers Nigeria as a big brother in the African continent, thus the need to strengthen their bilateral relations,” he said.