President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday noted that numerous challenges are tormenting the West African subregion and has therefore called on the leaders to continue to work together in a pragmatic way to confront the numerous challenges facing the subregion. He said: “The challenges of the coronavirus and the catastrophic consequences posed on our socio-economic environment continues to torment us. According to Buhari, “Our subregion continues to face economic, political, security and environmental fragilities linked to coronavirus pandemic“Our democracy is being challenged in Mali and Guinea. “Furthermore, threats are looming around – environmental degradation and climate change on our farming system. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report.…

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 12, 2021 23:21 UTC