To promote international trade and resume cross border activities between Nigeria and the neighbouring Niger and Benin Republics, the Nigeria Customs Service has reopened the international border in Kamba town, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The Federal Government had last week announced the decision to reopen the nation’s border with the Benin Republic after a seven-month closure.
The decision followed the lifting of the ban imposed on Niger Republic by the Economic Community of West African States following the takeover of power by the military in the country.
Spokesperson for the Kebbi Area Command of the NCS, Mohammed Tajuddeen-Salisu, disclosed this in a statement.
It said the Kebbi state Command Customs Area Comptroller, Mr. Iheanacho Ernest-Ojike, reopened the border for international trade as directed by the Comptroller-General of the Customs, Mr. Bashir Adewale-Adeniyi.
The statement quoted the command’s comptroller, as saying the border reopening was aimed at paving way for legitimate trade that would impact positively on nation building.
While reaffirming the readiness of officers and men of the command to facilitate legitimate trade and act within the ambit of the law, the command's Comptroller cautioned against the importation of prohibited items that would ransack the economy and compromise national security.
The District Head of Kamba, Alhaji Mamuda Fana, commended the effort of the Federal Government, saying it was a new ray of hope for his people who are interested in cross-border businesses.