By Mohammed Aminu in Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, Monday met with the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, at the Presidential Palace in Niamey, the Nigerien capital.
The two leaders discussed issues of cooperation and mutual benefit to their citizens.
In a statement issued by Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, in Sokoto, the two leaders discussed important issues that bordered on education, trade and cultural integration between Sokoto State and Niger Republic.
“Sokoto and Niger Republic have long standing cultural, religious and family ties. Governor Tambuwal’s visit to the Palais De Presidence is meant to enhance these ties and also explore other important areas of cooperation like education and trade,” the statement read.
It said Tambuwal would meet with Sokoto indigenes in Niger Republic and also meet with senior public officials and investors to explore areas of further cooperation.
Details later…
