2023: FG Reopens Idiroko, Three Other Land Borders As Election Approaches
The Federal Government on Friday approved the reopening of four additional land borders shut in August 2019 as part of efforts to curtail smuggling and boost local production of rice.
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A circular released by the Nigeria Customs Service, signed by Deputy Comptroller-General E. I. Edorhe, on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali, listed the borders as Idiroko border post in Ogun State, Jibiya border post in Katsina State, Kamba border post in Kebbi State and Ikom border post in Cross River State.
Freshvoice Newsmedia Recalls the borders were shut immediately after 2019 election while reopening is coming months to 2023 election.
