Nigeria’s land borders to be reopened soon – Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has given an indication that the nation’s land borders that have been closed since August 2019 may be reopened soon.

He broke the good news on Wednesday in Abuja during an interview with State House correspondents

According to her, the presidential committee set up on the matter has completed its job and has recommended the reopening of the borders.

She said the committee would soon submit its report to the President Muhammadu Buhari following which a formal pronouncement would be made on the matter.

The minister did not, however, disclose when the report will be submitted and how soon the land borders will be reopened.

Nigeria had in August 2019 closed its land borders to curtail illegal importation of drugs, small arms and agricultural products into country from neighbouring West African nations.