Beninior President Patrice Talon says the entire West Africa sub region is feeling the impact of the economic downturn facing Nigeria. Talon stated at joint media briefing with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. Our State house correspondent reports that President Buhari also played host to President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo at the Aso Rock Villa.
President Talon arriving the forecourt of the Presidential Villa. After been welcomed, Talon proceeded for closed meeting in the office of President Buhari. Briefing the media after an hour behind the curtain deliberations, President Buhari says emphasis were placed on how to boost security and economy of the West Africa sub region. He maintains that efforts are in top gear to rid the sub region of illicit trade.
Speaking through an interpreter, president talon says providing solutions to energy challenge in his country were discussed with President Buhari. The Beninior President also decries the current economic downturn facing Nigeria, saying that the entire sub region is feeling the impact of recession. President Talon is visiting Nigeria four months after assuming office.
