By BANNERNEWS Reporter, Yola
The United Nations–backed Nigeria–Cameroon Mixed Commission is set to commence border demarcation between the two countries, the Adamawa State Government has said.
The disclosure came during a stakeholders’ sensitisation meeting held in Mubi on Monday, involving officials from affected border communities and members of the state boundary committee.
Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, said the state was making final preparations to receive the commission for the exercise in parts of Adamawa.
She explained that the commission, established by the United Nations, is mandated to implement the International Court of Justice ruling on the boundary dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon.
According to her, the team will work to clearly define boundary lines in border communities and facilitate development in affected areas.
Farauta noted that both countries had adopted a “give-and-take” approach to preserve long-standing diplomatic and cultural ties.
She said the sensitisation engagement became necessary to prepare residents of affected local government areas, including Michika, Madagali, Mubi North and Mubi South.
The deputy governor expressed optimism that the exercise would be conducted peacefully, citing the deep-rooted ties between border communities through trade, inter-marriages and shared heritage.
Nigeria and Cameroon established the Mixed Commission in 2002 as a mechanism to resolve territorial disputes and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
