International Boundary Disputes: Adamawa Hosts Frontline Border Communities Meeting On Peaceful Conduct.
,Irked by constant boundary disputes along border communities in the country especially in the Northeast, a one day workshop for the creation of platform for local border authorities along Nigeria- Cameron Internacional boundry was held in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital.
The workshop targeted Chairmen of Border Committees of frontline states of Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, Benue, Cross River and Akwa Ibom as well as traditional rulers among others.
Declaring the workshop open at Government House, Yola, Governor Umaru Fintiri said the workshop was timely and coming at a time when the governments are faced with challenges of boundary demarcations.
Governor Fintiri who pledged the support of his government towards efforts aimed reconciling pending border disputes said,he provided all necessary support, plans and initiatives aimed at addressing the protracted border challenges in our various border communities.
“I therefore wish to agree with your key objective clearly stated as the thrust of this one-day workshop intended to create a platform for local border authorities along Nigeria and Cameroon International Boundary.
“It goes a long way in seeking to establish a platform for the engagement of Nigeria’s local border authorities to promote peaceful coexistence, good neighborliness and sub-regional integration.
“The security implications of unresolved border issues cannot be overstated. The absence of clear demarcation poses risks and challenges, especially in areas lacking adequate security infrastructure, ” he said.
He said Adamawa State alone has nearly 900 kilometers border with Cameroon, stressing that the State is burdened with more of the need for the expected outcomes of this workshop.
He calls for robust collaboration between the Adamawa State Government, other State Governments, the National Boundary Commission, and the affected communities.
In her remarks, the presentative of the Director General National Boundary Commission, Adamu Adaje,
Hajiya Amina Nyako, said the workshop comes at a right time when cross border banditry and other forms of insecurity along border areas are on the increase.
The workshop will also facilitate cross border cooperation and regional integration and economic growth as underscored by African Union and Economic Community of West African Union (ECOWAS).
The Executive Secretary Border Community Development Agency, Captain Junaid Abdullahi represented by Sadiq Abdullahi Isa commends the efforts of the government for creating local border authorities as a key catalyst for national cohesion.
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Wura-Ola Adepoju who was also represented said creating the platform for local border authorities would indeed address smuggling, check illegal migrants and cross border banditry among other security challenges.
The one day workshop which has the theme ‘Transforming Borders from Barriers of Separation to Bridges of Cooperation and Integration’ would bring out findings towards enhancing security and welfare of border communities.
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