The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has provided explanations for its decision not to reopen the border between Nigeria and Niger Republic.

Recall that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had after its meeting on February 25 announced that it agreed to lift economic sanctions imposed on Niger Republic after the military take over power in the country.

But Customs Comptroller in charge of Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command, Kamal Muhammad, said it is waiting for the last order to reopen Nigeria’s border with Niger.

“The lifting of ECOWAS sanctions on Niger Republic and subsequent restoration of power supply to the neighbouring country are the reasons of my visit to ensure that all is set towards the re-opening of the Illela border as we await the last order,” Muhammad said.

He therefore charged Illela border community, marketers and other stakeholders to adhere to stipulated regulations as ECOWAS lift sanctions against Niger Republic.

The Customs boss said his inspection visit was to assess the situation and interact with officials of sister agencies, marketers and residents.

He solicited for more cooperation from the stakeholders and urged them to ensure harmonious working relationship at all times.

”My visit to Illela border station is to ensure that all is set in anticipation of the last order of the border re-opening.

“With collaboration, each agency will be able to effectively and efficiently fulfill its assigned mandate,” he said.

He disclosed that Customs had awarded a contract for the construction of a Primary Healthcare Center (PHC), at Illela border as part of its corporate social responsibility to the community

The Customs boss appreciated the licensed agents, traditional rulers and community members and encouraged them to support NCS with information to enable them serve the nation better.

He used the medium to sensitise the community to dangers of smuggling which, he said, was hindering economic growth.

Muhammad stressed the need for stakeholders to support NCS to achieve its constitutional mandate.

Responding on behalf of the border community, a traditional ruler, Alhaji Muhammadu, thanked the comptroller for the visit and assured him of maximum support to NCS and other sister agencies at the border.

https://politicsnigeria.com/customs-give-condition-for-reopening-of-nigerias-border-with-niger-republic/

From when ECOWAS and BAT threatened Niger till now, Niger has made more economic and security progress than Nigeria.

In pity for those whose businesses re around the Border

immortalcrown:
From when ECOWAS and BAT threatened Niger till now, Niger has made more economic and security progress than Nigeria.

You dey there. Lie small small.

Sangoamadioha1:
You dey there. Lie small small.

Are you there to argue about it?

immortalcrown:
Are you there to argue about it?

So you admit you were talking based on ignorance because from what I have been seeing, the Nigers are not finding things easy even before the coup.

Sangoamadioha1:
So you admit you were talking based on ignorance because from what I have been seeing, the Nigers are not finding things easy even before the coup.

No. Your response is what is based on your ignorance. If someone who is not in Niger should not talk about Niger, someone who is not in Niger should not attack any statement about Niger.

immortalcrown:
No. Your response is what is based on your ignorance. If someone who is not in Niger should not talk about Niger, someone who is not in Niger should not attack any statement about Niger.

The question is are you also in niger to know what is really happening there

Sangoamadioha1:
The question is are you also in niger to know what is really happening there

If you don't meet the condition to talk about it, you don't have the right to argue about it. So, are you in Niger to question who talks about Niger?

immortalcrown:
If you don't meet the condition to talk about it, you don't have the right to argue about it. So, are you in Niger to question who talks about Niger?

You are not there so how do you know but i admitted i got mine from the news but where did you get your own news since you are not there. You wan form intelligence, well not for my side.

Sangoamadioha1:
You are not there so how do you know but i admitted i got mine from the news but where did you get your own news since you are not there. You wan form intelligence, well not for my side.

When you are ready to sound reasonable, answer my question. Otherwise, continue being a nuisance.

immortalcrown:
When you are ready to sound reasonable, answer my question. Otherwise, continue being a nuisance.

You will just open your mouth to spew false and nonsense assertions thinking you are playing one imaginary opposition. Rubbish.

Sangoamadioha1:
You will just open your mouth to spew false and nonsense assertions thinking you are playing one imaginary opposition. Rubbish.

Answer my question when you are ready to sound reasonable.

immortalcrown:
Answer my question when you are ready to sound reasonable.

Please ask again.

Sangoamadioha1:
Please ask again.

Are you in Niger?

immortalcrown:
Are you in Niger?

Werey actually asked😄. No but are you in niger. I know say you no go answer because you and i already know.

Sangoamadioha1:
Werey actually asked😄. No but are you in niger. I know say you no go answer because you and i already know.

If you think only those in Niger should talk about Niger and you are not in Niger, why are you talking about Niger?

immortalcrown:
If you think only those in Niger should talk about Niger and you are not in Niger, why are you talking about Niger?

I was responding to your arrogant comment by telling you that you are lying based on news coming out of niger.
Just admit you lied, as you and i know you know nothing about the country you are talking about. You just wan catch cruise 😜

Sangoamadioha1:
I was responding to your arrogant comment by telling you that you are lying based on news coming out of niger.
Just admit you lied, as you and i know you know nothing about the country you are talking about. You just wan catch cruise 😜

If you think only those in Niger should say the truth about Niger and you are not in Niger, why do you say I lie about Niger?

immortalcrown:
If you think only those in Niger should say the truth about Niger and you are not in Niger, why do you say I lie about Niger?

In Yemi Alade's voice *if you ask me, na who I go ask *🕺🕺🕺