President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, justified the decision of his regime to construct a rail line linking Nigeria with the Niger Republic despite criticisms that trailed the announcement of the plan.

He said connecting Niger Republic through rail would, among other benefits, foster trans-Sahara trade and contribute to the expected gains in the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement.

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Baba wey sabi

We will not criticize you again because of all this thing you are doing to Southerners again, you are only looking for our attention and we will not give you our attention again, you want to use the southern people to get sympathy from the northerners and to make them see you as their Lord and personal saviour.

To foster.....terrorism

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Of what importance is Niger republic to Nigeria economically but terrorism. Why did you all decide to sink billions of dollars into such project that will eventually bring tears to Nigerians in the long run.

Is it because you're a fulani man and feel you're part of them . Baba is taking development home.

Terroristic benefits only.

But no link in south east abi

Buhari is right on this. For Nigeria to be very large in terms of trade and investment,we have to increase trade volume with neighbouring countries but before then, basic infrastructure must be provided.