THE Federal Government has said that all diplomatic options will be explored in resolving the ongoing trade rift between Nigerian Traders in Ghana and the Government of Ghana.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo, made this known while answering questions from journalists after the inauguration of the newly-elected executive members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) in his office in Abuja.
Otunba Adebayo said that consultation is going on at the diplomatic level between the two countries to ensure that the matter is resolved amicably.
The Minister appreciated members of CICAN for the good coverage of the ministry’s activities since his assumption of office, just as he cherished the cordial relationship that has existed between him and the 4th Estate of the Realm and CICAN members in particular.
He further called for closer collaboration between the Ministry and members of CICAN, assuring them of the Ministry’s continuous support.
The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Fredrick Idehai, commended the Minister and solicited for support from various agencies under the ministry while assuring him of r of CICAN’s coverage of the Ministry’s activities.