Oluyinka Onigbinde
The Federal Government has approved the re-opening of additional four borders across the country. They are: Idiroko border in Ogun state Jibya border post, Katsina State, Kamba in Kebbi state and and Ikom border post in Cross Rivers.
In a memo obtained by our correspondent, dated 22/04/22 and signed by the Deputy Comptroller General of Customs Ei Edorhe addressed to Zonal coordinators and Assistant Comptrollers of Customs, it said “Sequel to the Presidential directive dated 16 December 2020 granting approval for phased reopening of land borders namely; Mfum, Seme, Illela and Maigatari borders acrosss the country,
“I am directed to inform you that four additional borders stated below have been approved for re-opening.
·Idiroko border post, Ogun State (South-West Zone}
·Jibya border post, Katsina State (North-West Zone)
·Kamba border post, Kebbi State (North-West Zone}
·Ikom border post, Cross River State (South-South Zone}
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“Consequently, all Customs formations and JBPTs are to take note and ensure that proper manning takes place in compliance with extant operational guidelines” the memo reads.
The circular, which was copied all Assistant Comptrollers-General/Zonal Coordinators, Area Controllers, Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit & Marine Commands, Comptroller, Customs Intelligent Unit, JBPT Sector Coordinators, Strike Force Commanders and Heads of Units, added, that, “above is forwarded for your information and compliance.”
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