Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered immediate reopening of four additional land borders.
They are Idi Iroko (Ogun State), Jibia (Katsina State), Kamba (Kebbi State) and Ikom (Cross River State) land borders.
Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, EI Edorhe, disclosed this on Friday in a issued behalf of the Comptroller General of Customs.
The circular, which was copied to all Assistant Comptrollers-General/Zonal Coordinators, Area Controllers, Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit and Marine Commands, Comptroller, Customs Intelligent Unit, JBPT Sector Coordinators, Strike Force Commanders and Heads of Units, was titled “Above is forwarded for your information and compliance.
“Sequel to the Presidential directive dated 16 December 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) Ikom border post, Cross River State (South-South Zone).
“Consequently, all Customs and JBPT formations are to take note and ensure that proper manning takes place in compliance with extant operational guidelines,” the memo said.
