Oborevwori Calls for Boundary Disputes Resolutions Amongst Communities in the Country

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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on the National Boundary Commission and other stakeholders to work assiduously in resolving boundary disputes among border communities in the country.

Oborevwori who made the call during a one-day workshop for the creation of platform for Nigeria’s coastal states and local government areas with the theme, “Towards a secure, peaceful and prosperous borders” held at Unity Hall, in Government House, Asaba the state capital, said boundary disputes militates against peace, security and prosperity of communities across the country.

He gave an estimate that 80% of boundary disputes in the state, revolves around farming, mining, and other purposes of economic significance; charging National Boundary Commission, to work harder in resolving boundary disputes across the country.

The Director-General National Boundaries Commission, Adamu Adaji, in his remarks noted that the workshop was primarily designed to engage Nigeria’s coastal states and local government areas as well as the traditional rulers in effective border governance in Nigeria.