The Kano State Government plans to seal an agreement with Niger Republic to import petroleum products for its domestic use.
It also plans to award a contract for a gas pipeline to supply its planned power plant with fuel.
Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso said this when he opened the first economic
summit between his government and Niger Republic to discuss bilateral
issues on trade and investment on Tuesday in Kano.
He said the summit with the theme, “Towards strengthening bilateral
relations between Kano state and Republic of Niger,” would focus on the
success, challenges and future prospects of the socio-economic relations
between Kano State and the neighbouring nation.
He added that despite all efforts by the various arms of government
of the two countries, daily trading activities across the borders were
still facing several problems.
Kwankwaso listed the obstacles to include corrupt practices,
intimidation and undue delays at the border posts which he said, led to
losses and discourage business.
He said, “It is hoped and believed that, this summit will attempt to
address these issues and create a conducive atmosphere to cross border
trading activities.
“Let me categorically state here that, Republic of Niger has large
quantity of livestock which greater percentage of the market share is
based in Kano and by this, we want to explore a situation whereby, more
than 1000 herds of cattles will be traded across the border to Kano
markets on daily basis without any hindrance”, he told the summit.
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