Reps begin ratification of Bakassi, other treaties

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ABUJA—The House of Representatives, yesterday, initiated the process of ratification of treaties and agreements reached with international bodies by Ministries, Departments and Agencies  (MDAs) of the Federal Government.

According to the legislators, the United Nations (UN) records showed that Nigeria had entered into about 400 treaties, agreements and protocols while local records showed that  Nigeria is a party to over 200 treaties, agreements and protocols.

Bakassi: Court dismisses move to void GTA

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Cross River lawmakers protesting the decision of the FG not to appeal the ICJ ruling on Bakassi
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An Abuja Federal High Court on Wednesday dismissed a suit in which the indigenes of Bakassi asked for an order to compel the Federal Government to repossess the Bakassi Peninsula and nullify the Green Tree Agreement it entered with Cameroon.

The International Court of Justice, in a judgment on October 10, 2002, ceded the oil rich Peninsula to Cameroon.

However, the Senate President, David Mark, at the ongoing 127th Inter-Parliamentary

UN Secretary-General commends Nigeria, Cameroon on Bakassi

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By Nnamdi Ojiego

The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon has commended the commitment of the governments of Nigeria and Cameroon  to honour the obligations of the ruling of International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the border between the two countries.

The commendation was contained in a release issued by  Olajumoke Araba, Reference Assistant, United Nations Information Centre, Lagos, Nigeria on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the ICJ ruling on the Bakassi Peninsula.

The statement reads: “the Secretary-General commends the commitment of the governments of both countries to honour the obligations of the ruling.  He also congratulates the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission for the commendable efforts it has made in implementing the ICJ ruling.

“The success of the Commission is an embodiment of an innovative approach to conflict resolution.  By peacefully resolving their border dispute, Cameroon and Nigeria have provided a positive example for countries around the world facing similar challenges.

“The Secretary-General stresses the importance of addressing the socio-economic, humanitarian and security needs of the populations affected by the demarcation process, including in the Bakassi area.  He also highlights the importance of implementing confidence-building measures and fostering cross-border cooperation.

“Finally, he encourages both countries to reach an early agreement on the remaining 200 kilometres of land boundary in order to conclude the demarcation process.    The Secretary-General reiterates the commitment of the United Nations to continue its support to Cameroon and Nigeria in implementing the ICJ ruling through the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission and the Follow-up Committee on the Greentree Agreement related to the Bakassi peninsula, both chaired by the United Nations.”

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