Check out the five Nigerian states that share boundaries with Niger

The states that will be most affected by any form of military action against Niger are Sokoto, Jigawa, Yobe, Kebbi and Katsina.

The governors of these states met President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, August 6 to discuss the stance of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The meeting, held at the State House, Abuja, was part of consultations by the President on the situation in Niger.

Among the governors in attendance were Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Mai Malam Buni (Yobe), Idris Nasir (Kebbi) and Dr Dikko Radda (Katsina).

Recall that President Tinubu in his capacity as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had handed down a seven-day ultimatum to the military junta in Niger Republic to return power back to Mohammed Bazoum.

Beyond the ultimatum, Tinubu in a meeting held in Abuja last weekend also announced a number of sanctions that have seen borders linking Niger blocked, while power and flight activities have been halted indefinitely.

Tinubu had written the leadership of the National Assembly to approve the deployment of military personnel to the troubled Niger but rather got advice to tread carefully in the present circumstances.

The governors, who met the President at Aso Rock are Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Idris Nasir (Kebbi) and Dr Dikko Radda (Katsina).