Nigeria, Benin Renew Commitment To Peaceful Boundary Demarcation Process.
The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Surveyor Adamu A.
Adaji, stated this on Wednesday while delivering his welcome address at […] Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have renewed their commitment to the peaceful resolution of outstanding boundary issues, with both countries seeking stronger cross-border cooperation to improve security and development in border communities.
The meeting, which runs from October 28 to 30, 2026, is aimed at reviewing outstanding boundary issues, considering technical recommendations and strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
said on Thursady, Adaji said the meeting was an important step towards strengthening friendship, cooperation and peaceful coexistence between Nigeria and Benin, which share approximately 770 kilometres of land boundary traversing six Nigerian states. He noted that communities on both sides of the boundary maintained longstanding social, cultural and economic relationships, stressing the need to consider their interests in the demarcation process. “The management and resolution of boundary issues must be guided by applicable legal instruments, available evidence and technical procedures, while also taking into account the legitimate interests of border communities,” he said. The NBC director-general called for adequate sensitisation and engagement with affected communities as both countries work towards completing the boundary demarcation process.
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