2023 draw closers, FG reopens Idiroko, three other land borders

The federal government of Nigeria has ordered reopen of additional four Land border initially close in 2019 to curtail rice smuggling.

The development is coming as 2023 general election draw closers.

The order of reopening was made available yesterday by Nigeria Custom.

In a circular released on Friday, 22nd April 2022 titled.

Re-opening of four additional Nigerian border posts

Read:

“Sequel to the Presidential directive dated December 16, 2020, granting approval for phased reopening of land borders namely; Mfum, Seme, Illela and Maigatari borders across the country, I am directed to inform you that four additional borders listed below have been approved for re-opening.

“Idiroko border post, Ogun State (South-West Zone); Jibiya border post, Katsina State (North-West Zone); Kamba border post, Kebbi State (North-West Zone); and Ikom border post, Cross River State (South-South Zone)

“Consequently, all Customs formations and Joint Border Patrol Teams are to take note and ensure that proper manning takes place in compliance with extant operational guidelines.”