PE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> Warns Nigeria, Neighbours Against Russia Alliance - Politics - Nigeria NewStats: 3,263,591 , 8,180,656 topics. Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 at 05:02 PM Warns Nigeria, Neighbours Against Russia Alliance - Politics - Nairaland Warns Nigeria, Neighbours Against Russia Alliance (12004 Views) (4) (1) Go Down) PressMyButton: 9:18pm On May 24 German Consul General to Lagos, Mr Weert Borner, has cautioned leaders of West African countries against partnering with Russia for peace, security, and stability in their countries. The German Consul stated this in his remarks at the International Conference on ECOWAS at 50 held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos on Tuesday.He particularly warned Sahel countries relying on Russia for their defence, in Africa Corps, noting that the relationship was not driven by true interests and respect for their countries. Rather, Borner said Russia was playing a “Power and Resource” game aimed at having the ability to influence and control the allocation and distribution of resources. He argued that the lack of sincere interest in the development of African countries is epitomised by the fact that Russia had no concrete, impactful project in West Africa.“Do not regard Russia under President Putin as a reliable partner on peace and stability in the region. “From Russia’s direct neighbourhood to various parts of Africa, Putin’s Russia is playing a power and resource game without respect for the true interests of the respective country or region.“The former Wagner mercenaries are now acting in several African countries, including parts of West Africa, as so-called Africa Corps, directly guided by the Russian Ministry of Defence in Moscow. I do not know of any concrete Russian project in West Africa that can have a positive impact on the well-being of West Africa’s nations and people,” Borner said. The Consul General noted that the ECOWAS remained under high pressure following the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, apart from the issues of terrorism, banditry and organised crime across the region.As against Russia, he said the German Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the root causes of terrorism and instability in the ECOWAS countries can be seen in a budget of €500 million for various projects in the region. He added that the German government ed the ECOWAS Commission in mediation and crisis prevention.“We are offering training for peace-keeping units, both for military, police and civil personnel. We are co-financing and offering technical for an ECOWAS partnership for cybersecurity. “We are financing several programmes for enhancing stability and good governance in specifically fragile areas of the ECOWAS region,” he added. Specifically, Borner said is consulting and financing seven regional energy infrastructure projects within ECOWAS, contributing to improving medical laboratory infrastructure and family planning services in the region. Resident Representative of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Nigeria, Marija Peran, called on ECOWAS to deepen regional integration, security, and economic governance over the next 50 years.She lamented the persistent threats of political instability, terrorism, unconstitutional changes of government, insecurity, and transnational crime across the region. “Economic asymmetry between nations threatens the principles of equitable growth. The elusive dream of a single currency remains hampered by structural hurdles. Political instability and unconstitutional changes of government continue to test the democratic fabric of ECOWAS. And perhaps most pressing, the scourge of insecurity—terrorism, insurgency, and transnational crimes—casts a long shadow over our collective progress.“In this defining moment, let us invoke the spirit of the founding fathers—not merely in reverence but in renewed purpose. The next 50 years should be defined by deeper economic integration, reinforced political cohesion, and an unwavering commitment to security and prosperity for every West African citizen,” she said. Director-General of the NIIA, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, expressed hope that ECOWAS would overcome its current challenges within the next decade, noting that the body had built resilience over time.He praised Gen. Yakubu Gowon and the late President Gnassingbé Eyadéma of Togo for setting up the ECOWAS as a reference point for regional integration. Dignitaries at the event included former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; 2023 Social Democratic Party presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo; former Foreign Affairs Minister, Major Gen Ike Nwachukwu (retd); Mrs Erelu Dosumu-Abiola; Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Abubakar Audi; Prof. Olawale Albert; and Prof Bola Akinterinwa. https://punchng.com/-warns-nigeria-neighbours-against-russia-alliance/?amp 3 Likes 1 Share flokii: 9:24pm On May 24 It's a case of which is the lesser evil.. Can you blame the Sahel States for leaning towards Russia with the kind of injustice they suffered from countries like ?. If Russia is ready to partner with those Sahel States for their development in exchange for rare earth metals and other mineral resources, fine and good.. the Sahel States need alliance for stability and economic growth. 105 Likes 10 Shares lordm(m): 9:30pm On May 24 USA is better than Russia 18 Likes 8 Shares Sheuns(m): 9:37pm On May 24 that was part of the European countries that divided and shared Africa as their real estate until other European countries took control from them during the European War? 64 Likes 4 Shares aribisala0(m): 10:08pm On May 24 The problem with our youth is ignorance Do you know the history of in Nigeria , specifically the part of Cameroon that used to be part of Nigeria and World War 1 that was actually fought there> Now go and read what the Germans did to the people of Namibia Today GERMAN descendant control most of the land in Namibia With all their expertise have they helped us in electricity? No they do not want to see us grow They are not our friens 123 Likes 12 Shares eagleu: 10:26pm On May 24 , , and Britain? Say no more! 45 Likes 3 Shares rdokoye: 1:48am On May 25 aribisala0: The problem with our youth is ignorance Do you know the history of in Nigeria , specifically the part of Cameroon that used to be part of Nigeria and World War 1 that was actually fought there> Now go and read what the Germans did to the people of Namibia Today GERMAN descendant control most of the land in Namibia With all their expertise have they helped us in electricity? No they do not want to see us grow They are not our friens Sentiment is not going to make you develop. Asia also suffered at the hands of Europe. Do you see them adopting the same stance? If it's beneficial, then it shouldn't be rejected, just because of the past. All nations act in their best interest and that's all the West was doing. There is nothing inherently evil about the West, and if you think there is, then the problem is YOU. 11 Likes 3 Shares Nemesis0147(m): 1:54am On May 25 Sheuns: that was part of the European countries that divided and shared Africa as their real estate until other European countries took control from them during the European War? don't mind those European countries.... 16 Likes 10thTenthMan: 2:04am On May 25 He is an idiot. A BIG FAT IDIOT. AND, HE CAN ONLY TELL THAT TO THE IDIOTS WHO HAVE AGREED TO LISTEN TO HIM. What does he expect? These countries are picking the lesser evil. I DONT LIKE IT, BUT HE HAS NO RIGHT TO PREACH AGAINST THE SAME THING THEY ARE STILL SHAMELESSLY DOING. The German Consul General’s warning to West African leaders against partnering with Russia reeks of the same imperialist arrogance that has plagued Africa for centuries. While he accuses Russia of playing a "power and resource game," the West—, , the UK, the US, and Canada—has perfected this very exploitation, disguising it as "aid" and "development." Abi make we talk about resource theft & economic strangulation too? For decades, Western corporations have looted Africa’s minerals, oil, and gas while leaving its people in poverty. ’s CFA Franc keeps 14 African nations economically enslaved, forcing them to deposit 50% of their foreign reserves in Paris. The UK’s BP and Shell have plundered Nigeria’s oil, causing environmental devastation with zero ability. ’s Siemens and Volkswagen profit from cheap African resources while lecturing Africans on "good governance." Do we mention the Regime Change & Instability caused by and her so called allies including ? The West claims to promote democracy, yet it overthrows leaders who resist exploitation. ’s assassination of Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) and America’s role in Patrice Lumumba’s murder (Congo) prove this. In 2011, NATO destroyed Libya under the guise of "human rights," turning Africa’s most prosperous nation into a terrorist haven. Now, the Sahel nations (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) are rejecting , and the West panics—not because it cares about "terrorism," but because it’s losing control. Should we talk about Fake Aid & Conditional ? boasts of €500 million in "stability projects," yet it arms Saudi Arabia and Israel, who fuel wars in Yemen and Palestine. The US spends billions on AFRICOM but refuses to stop terror financing from Gulf allies. When African nations seek alternatives (like Russia’s Africa Corps), the West suddenly re "human rights"—the same rights it ignores in Palestine, Congo, and Sudan. Africa Must Choose Its Partners. The West’s hypocrisy stinks. It steals resources, destabilizes nations, then offers pennies in aid while blocking real solutions. If Russia, China, or any other nation provides actual military against jihadists (unlike ’s fake "Barkhane" operations) or infrastructure without colonial strings, Africa has every right to choose them. The era of Western monopoly over African sovereignty is over. Enough with the lies. Africa will no longer beg for scraps from its exploiters. ONCE AGAIN SIR, ON BEHALF OF MANY SANE NIGERIANS, YOU ARE AN IDIOT SIR!!! 66 Likes 13 Shares MMempire(m): 2:38am On May 25 10thTenthMan: He is an idiot. A BIG FAT IDIOT. AND, HE CAN ONLY TELL THAT TO THE IDIOTS WHO HAVE AGREED TO LISTEN TO HIM. What does he expect? These countries are picking the lesser evil. I DONT LIKE IT, BUT HE HAS NO RIGHT TO PREACH AGAINST THE SAME THING THEY ARE STILL SHAMELESSLY DOING. The German Consul General’s warning to West African leaders against partnering with Russia reeks of the same imperialist arrogance that has plagued Africa for centuries. While he accuses Russia of playing a "power and resource game," the West—, , the UK, the US, and Canada—has perfected this very exploitation, disguising it as "aid" and "development." Abi make we talk about resource theft & economic strangulation too? For decades, Western corporations have looted Africa’s minerals, oil, and gas while leaving its people in poverty. ’s CFA Franc keeps 14 African nations economically enslaved, forcing them to deposit 50% of their foreign reserves in Paris. The UK’s BP and Shell have plundered Nigeria’s oil, causing environmental devastation with zero ability. ’s Siemens and Volkswagen profit from cheap African resources while lecturing Africans on "good governance." Do we mention the Regime Change & Instability caused by and her so called allies including ? The West claims to promote democracy, yet it overthrows leaders who resist exploitation. ’s assassination of Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) and America’s role in Patrice Lumumba’s murder (Congo) prove this. In 2011, NATO destroyed Libya under the guise of "human rights," turning Africa’s most prosperous nation into a terrorist haven. Now, the Sahel nations (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) are rejecting , and the West panics—not because it cares about "terrorism," but because it’s losing control. Should we talk about Fake Aid & Conditional ? boasts of €500 million in "stability projects," yet it arms Saudi Arabia and Israel, who fuel wars in Yemen and Palestine. The US spends billions on AFRICOM but refuses to stop terror financing from Gulf allies. When African nations seek alternatives (like Russia’s Africa Corps), the West suddenly re "human rights"—the same rights it ignores in Palestine, Congo, and Sudan. Africa Must Choose Its Partners. The West’s hypocrisy stinks. It steals resources, destabilizes nations, then offers pennies in aid while blocking real solutions. If Russia, China, or any other nation provides actual military against jihadists (unlike ’s fake "Barkhane" operations) or infrastructure without colonial strings, Africa has every right to choose them. The era of Western monopoly over African sovereignty is over. Enough with the lies. Africa will no longer beg for scraps from its exploiters. ONCE AGAIN SIR, ON BEHALF OF MANY SANE NIGERIANS, YOU ARE AN IDIOT SIR!!! I second your motion. 21 Likes eagleu: 2:48am On May 25 aribisala0: The problem with our youth is ignorance Do you know the history of in Nigeria , specifically the part of Cameroon that used to be part of Nigeria and World War 1 that was actually fought there> Now go and read what the Germans did to the people of Namibia Today GERMAN descendant control most of the land in Namibia With all their expertise have they helped us in electricity? No they do not want to see us grow They are not our friens It's not surprising that he's full of praze for some of our leaders! They obviously have worked with them to keep Africa down. the Nzeogwu coup? The chap was socialist inspired like many people of his time, so when their plan didn't work out as planned, the west quickly organized a counter coup citting Igbo domination, but it was a frantic western effort to push back the way they removed Nkrumah, Lumumbar and others. Unfortunately, those Nigerian leaders in the good books of the west happened to be the most corrupt. Anyone how fast they got rid of Murtala Mohammed for overthrowing their favorite stooge, Gowon? 14 Likes 1 Share Kemetian: 3:00am On May 25 rdokoye: Sentiment is not going to make you develop. Asia also suffered at the hands of Europe. Do you see them adopting the same stance? If it's beneficial, then it shouldn't be rejected, just because of the past. All nations act in their best interest and that's all the West was doing. There is nothing inherently evil about the West, and if you think there is, then the problem is YOU. What are you talking about? We don't see China falling over itself to 'partner' with the w est. No. The ''past is not the past''. According to AI calculations, the west owes Africa 5,000 trillion dollars. Britain owes Nigeria 50 trillion dollars. Go on ChatGPT and confirm, if you disbelieve. The west are still exploiters. People like you need to wake up. 20 Likes 2 Shares Kemetian: 3:08am On May 25 Russian auto giant AvtoVAZ enters Nigeria with spare parts hub, local assembly plant AvtoVAZ, Russia’s largest automaker, which is majority-owned by the Russian government, is expanding into Nigeria as part of a broader strategy to diversify operations beyond its home market. The company plans to establish a spare parts hub and service center at the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos before the end of 2025, marking its most significant push into West Africa’s largest economy. The automaker is also in talks with the Nigerian government to set up a local assembly plant, a move that could aid its long-term presence in a country where new car sales are outpaced by demand for used vehicles. AvtoVAZ’s expansion is in response to increasing competition, particularly from Chinese automakers strengthening their presence in Russia amid ongoing talks of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Great Wall Motors, a Chinese manufacturer, plans to boost its production capacity in Russia from 150,000 to 200,000 units by 2025. Hyundai and Renault are reportedly plotting a return to the Russian market after a ceasefire deal is reached. Seeking new growth avenues, AvtoVAZ is looking to Nigeria’s underdeveloped but high-potential automotive sector, where annual vehicle demand stands at approximately 720,000 units. Local production meets only about 14,000 units. AvtoVAZ plans to tap into Nigeria’s push for alternative fuel vehicles. It will partner with a Russian engineering firm to establish a compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion plant, allowing Lada cars to be equipped with factory-fitted or locally converted gas-powered engines. While AvtoVAZ will supply the vehicles, the yet-to-be-selected engineering partner will handle the conversion process, according to Adewole Opeyemi, AvtoVAZ’s official representative in Nigeria. “If you bring CNG cars to Nigeria, you don’t pay any duties, which is why we are in talks with the relevant agencies,” Opeyemi said. “Some Lada cars will arrive with factory-fitted gas-powered engines, while others will be converted locally by Russian specialists.”https://techcabal.com/2025/03/26/avtovaz-enters-nigeria/ 16 Likes Walai(m): 6:12am On May 25 A mere consul addressing a whole regional body like ECOWAS and dishing out warnings like a boss. What a disrespect? Blackman is fvcked up for real 24 Likes 3 Shares helinues: 6:39am On May 25 They are sick What's their business with who Nigeria make friends with? 80 Likes 2 Shares iykofias(m): 6:41am On May 25 Unlike USAID, the Africa Corps have never toppled any government or corroborated with terrorists in Africa. 14 Likes 1 Share bewla(m): 7:36am On May 25 T Benekkk: 7:38am On May 25 None is better. Evil is evil. Let Africa breathe please. You all go away. 7 Likes 2 Shares Kingray10: 7:39am On May 25 They are mad. Europe is losing its grip on AFRICA 17 Likes 2 Shares McOluOmo: 7:40am On May 25 Yeye dey smell Guys wey no get girlfriend get peace of mind 2 Likes 1 Share dominique(f): 7:41am On May 25 People that want to keep us poor and needy always acting like they want the best for us. 19 Likes 3 Shares Bigboy2024: 7:42am On May 25 The West sucked Africa dry, what is there to fear.illegal adviser. 15 Likes 3 Shares dederocs(m): 7:45am On May 25 World war2 still haunts. Christistruth00: 7:47am On May 25 lordm: USA is better than Russia This might be hard for people to swallow but is better than Russia How many Blacks have you seen representing Russia in their National team? Yet has fielded a World Cup team with 9 black players on the field takes and gives back What has Russia given? Mbappe is French Camerounian 1 Like Anabosee(m): 7:47am On May 25 There's a chance that the west are using Nigerian cabals to fight dangote refinery. 4 Likes Ibime(m): 7:49am On May 25 [quote author=10thTenthMan post=135496991 Abi make we talk about resource theft & economic strangulation too? For decades, Western corporations have looted Africa’s minerals, oil, and gas while leaving its people in poverty. ’s CFA Franc keeps 14 African nations economically enslaved, forcing them to deposit 50% of their foreign reserves in Paris. The UK’s BP and Shell have plundered Nigeria’s oil, causing environmental devastation with zero ability. ’s Siemens and Volkswagen profit from cheap African resources while lecturing Africans on "good governance." [/quote] You are miseducated foœœl How many years have Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea been free, and why haven't they dumped CFA? Because they know is subsidising them to keep CFA stable. CFA has not lost ground against the dollar since 1994 while your Nigeria thatamages their currency independently keep gyrating and tumbling. has even asked them to nominate a central bank in West Africa to keep the reserves but they trust more. Of course all currencies are backed by reserves There is no Western company in Africa drilling or mining without standard Internationally recognised agreement unlike your Wagner boys hijacking mines in collaboration with their stooges in those countries without standard agreement with the Federal Government..Just like the Chinese mining everywhere without recognised agreement including our own Zamfara. The real.resource thieves are the Russians and Chinese who don't have values or sense of fair play, not Western Companies who have standard international agreements such as Shell 50/50 split with NPC you quoted above. 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