Ebienfa stated, “Nigeria joins the international community in celebrating his life and times.’’
Antonio Pedro, ECA’s deputy executive secretary, said the trend undermines development and deepens economic inequality on the continent.
The World Bank has called for more impact-driven partnerships to address Africa’s development challenges.
“Chad has no planes to offer, no billions of dollars to give but Chad has his dignity and pride,” he said.
He noted that Nigeria was already the United States’ second largest trade partner in Africa.
“Nigerians are very complicated people. That is why I proposed to come. I wanted to see this Nigerian who had ‘harassed’ my friend,” said Mr Ruto.
“If you try finding something and you can’t find it, know that it is the government enforcing compliance to protect consumers,” said a government official.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday evening banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S., citing threats to national security.
Another 103,000 South Sudanese have sought refuge in neighbouring countries, pushing the total number of South Sudanese refugees to 2.3 million.
They reminded the international community that under humanitarian law, aid must be able to move securely.
