Ghana–Nigeria relations drought and economic problems. This further strained relations between the two countries. In April 1988, a joint commission for cooperation was established between Ghana and Nigeria. A bloodless coup in August 1985 had brought Major General Ibrahim Babangida to power in Nigeria, and Rawlings, the leader of Ghana at the time, took advantage of the change of administration to pay an official visit. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues focusing on peace and prosperity within West Africa, bilateral trade, and the transition to democracy in both countries. In early January 1989, Babangida reciprocated with an official visit
Kenya–Nigeria relations in police service, five-year multiple visa for prominent businesspersons, cooperation in control of the possession trafficking in narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances. A notable number of Nigerian companies have operations in Kenya. Kenyan exports to Nigeria fell to 33 million U.S. dollars last year from a peak of 37 million dollars in 2008, according to the Kenya National Bureau of statistics. Similarly, imports from Nigeria declined to a mere 555,000 dollars from 1.95 million dollars over the same period. There are many products from Kenya in the Nigerian market. Goods such as flowers and, tea are bought from the UK.