By John Ikani
The Federal Government of Nigeria says it is committed to finalization of the boundary demarcation exercise between Nigeria and Cameroon
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) gave the assurance while receiving the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General For West Africa and Sahel, Mahamat Saleh Annadif who paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the minister, Dr Umar Gwandu, quoted Malami as saying: “I wish to assure you that the Nigerian Delegation is confident that under your leadership, the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC) will continue to achieve more success in its efforts to permanently demarcate the boundary between Cameroon and Nigeria in line with the Judgment of the International Court of Justice and other relevant Treaties and Declarations”.
The minister said it will be appreciated if all aspects of the disagreed areas of the boundary between Nigeria and Cameroon are resolved and demarcated in accordance with the judgment of the International Court of Justice without fear or favour.
He added that the proposed session of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC) that will be convened soon in Yaounde, will pave the way for landmark achievements including the demarcation exercise.
In his remarks, Mahamt Annadif said his visit had opened an outstanding chapter in the international relations and diplomacy, with a view to promoting peace among brother nations.
He said the engagement was proof that African problems could be solved using African solutions by Africans, especially on the mutual understanding between the two neighbouring countries.
