Niger Coup: Tinubu writes Nigerian Senate on ECOWAS resolutions against Nigerien coupists

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'Following the unfortunate political situation in Niger Republic culminating in the overthrow of its President, ECOWAS under my leadership condemned the coup in its entirety and resolved to seek the return of the democratically elected government in a bid to restore peace.'

against the Niger coup is that the Nigerian government should close all land borders leading to Niger Republic.

Others are blockage of goods in transit to Niger especially from Lagos and eastern seaports, embark on sensitisation of Nigerians on effects of the coup and deployment of military to Niger Republic to stop the coup. In the letter, President Tinubu explained that the resolutions of the ECOWAS were considered after a meeting with African leaders.

“Closure and monitoring of all land borders with Niger Republic and reactivating of the border drilling exercise.” Mobilising international support for the implementation of the provisions of the ECOWAS communique“Blockade of goods in transit to Niger especially from Lagos and eastern seaports

 

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