The CGC said the purpose of the CDES was to bring women into the formal trading system.
“If it is a department on its own directly under the Presidency, it will have easy access to the President on urgent matters that require immediate action,” he said.
The commander added that the seized cannabis was contained in 47 bags stored by one Monday Effiong, an indigene of Cross River.
The Nigerian Customs Service has seized 718 pieces of donkey skin with a duty-paid value of over N24 million in Mubi, Adamawa.
The director-general of NESREA, Innocent Barikor, lamented the declining donkey population in Nigeria and warned that they are gradually going extinct.
Mr Ejibunu said the seized exhibits were intercepted at Maiha, Mubi, Gurin, and Belel flashpoints in the state.
Mr Maiwada explained that the suspension period would allow the service to further engage with stakeholders while ensuring proper alignment with the act’s provisions.
“The checkpoints namely Seme Point, Gbaji Point, Apa Point and Agbara Point,” the zonal police PRO said.
He attributed the feat to the strategic revenue collection approach adopted by the command.
The coordinator of Operation Whirlwind said two vehicles of means of conveyance were intercepted along with the seizures.
