Buhari regime reopens four additional borders
President Muhammadu Buhari regime has approved the reopening of four additional Nigerian border posts which were closed in 2019 to check the smuggling of food and other contraband into the nation.
“I am directed to inform you that four additional borders listed below have been approved for re-opening,”partly reads the circular signed by El Edorhe, deputy comptroller-general on behalf of his principal.
The reopened borders include, “Idiroko border post, Ogun State (South-West Zone); Jibiya border post, Katsina State (North-West Zone); Kamba border post, Kebbi State (North-West Zone); Ikom border post, Cross River State (South-South Zone).”
“Consequently, all Customs formations and JBPTs are to take note and ensure that proper manning takes place in compliance with extant operational guidelines,” further reads the circular dated April 22.
With barely 14 months to complete his tenure, It is unclear the reason Mr Buhari suddenly reopened the borders which have stayed shut since August 2019.
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