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No fewer than 2,000 trucks previously stranded at Nigeria’s borders with the Republics of Benin and Niger have begun movement following the reopening of the Kamba and Tsamiya border posts in Kebbi State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development follows a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at restoring cross-border trade and easing the movement of legitimate goods after months of restrictions. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The Kebbi Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Mahmoud Matawalle-Ibrahim, officially declared the borders open to trucks from Benin and Niger on Monday at Kamba, in Dandi Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, the reopening covers border routes in Dandi and Bagudo Local Government Areas and is intended to revive lawful trade activities disrupted by earlier security concerns.

“The reopening of the borders in Dandi and Bagudo Local Government Areas is to facilitate the movement of legitimate goods and restore cross-border trade with the Republics of Benin and Niger after months of closure,” Matawalle-Ibrahim said.

He explained that the exercise was carried out with presidential approval to ensure the smooth transit of goods from the Tsamiya border to Niger Republic through the Kamba corridor.

The customs controller confirmed that many of the trucks earlier trapped at the Benin border had already been cleared at Tsamiya and were now moving towards Tunga Jado, a border town in Niger Republic, through Kamba.

He added that the reopening would not only boost commercial activities but also enhance collaboration on security between Nigeria and its neighbouring countries

Reacting to the development, an official of the Niger Republic, Commander Maigiro Yahaya-Tubil, described the decision as a welcome relief for transporters and traders.

“We are happy that our trucks, which were stranded for months, can now move freely through Nigeria to their destinations,” he said.

Similarly, the District Head of Kamba, Alhaji Muhammed Sarkin-Shikon-Kamba, said the reopening would bring economic relief to border communities whose livelihoods were disrupted by the prolonged closure.

“This decision will restore economic activities in our communities and improve the livelihoods of our people. We sincerely appreciate the Federal Government,” he said.

AdolfHitlerxXx:
Unfortunately this wouldn't still reduce prices of anything in the market.

Nigerians are mostly ridiculously greedy.

Had to do emergency printing close to an Embassy and I was shocked when the lady said

AdolfHitlerxXx:
Unfortunately this wouldn't still reduce prices of anything in the market.

Nigerians are mostly ridiculously greedy.

Had to do emergency printing close to an Embassy and I was shocked when the lady said for 4 pages....

I would pay 100k!

I had it in mind to tip her 20k before, but I refused to collect the paper from her and returned to my hotel, missing my flight .

AdolfHitlerxXx:
Unfortunately this wouldn't still reduce prices of anything in the market.

Nigerians are mostly ridiculously greedy.

Had to do emergency printing close to an Embassy and I was shocked when the lady said

AdolfHitlerxXx:
Unfortunately this wouldn't still reduce prices of anything in the market.

Nigerians are mostly ridiculously greedy.

Had to do emergency printing close to an Embassy and I was shocked when the lady said for 4 pages....

I would pay 100k!

I had it in mind to tip her 20k before, but I refused to collect the paper from her and returned to my hotel, missing my flight .

I would rather pay for rescheduling and an extra night than pay her 25k per page.

Epilogue - she called to ab*se me. I got the visa.

AdolfHitlerxXx:
Unfortunately this wouldn't still reduce prices of anything in the market.

Nigerians are mostly ridiculously greedy.

Had to do emergency printing close to an Embassy and I was shocked when the lady said for 4 pages....

I would pay 100k!

I had it in mind to tip her 20k before, but I refused to collect the paper from her and returned to my hotel, missing my flight .

I would rather pay for rescheduling and an extra night than pay her 25k per page.

Epilogue - she called to ab*se me. I got the visa.

AdolfHitlerxXx:
Unfortunately this wouldn't still reduce prices of anything in the market.

Nigerians are mostly ridiculously greedy.

Had to do emergency printing close to an Embassy and I was shocked when the lady said for 4 pages....

I would pay 100k!

I had it in mind to tip her 20k before, but I refused to collect the paper from her and returned to my hotel, missing my flight .

I would rather pay for rescheduling and an extra night than pay her 25k per page.

Epilogue - she called to ab*se me. I got the visa.

Brendaniel:
The question is: what is your current president teaching Nigerians as their leader?

I'm not here to justify anybody's greed, but what is Tinubu showing as good example to Nigerians as their leader?

Do you and Tinubu think leadership is all about holding a title and gallivanting up and down?

What good example is he showing the governors, the institutions, the children going to school and Nigerians in general?

Brendaniel:
The question is: what is your current president teaching Nigerians as their leader?

I'm not here to justify anybody's greed, but what is Tinubu showing as good example to Nigerians as their leader?

Do you and Tinubu think leadership is all about holding a title and gallivanting up and down?

What good example is he showing the governors, the institutions, the children going to school and Nigerians in general?

Burob:
You wouldn’t go & find a means to prosper your life, it is Tinubu u are looking 👀 @, he is now your role model abi?

AdolfHitlerxXx:
Unfortunately this wouldn't still reduce prices of anything in the market.

Nigerians are mostly ridiculously greedy.

Had to do emergency printing close to an Embassy and I was shocked when the lady said for 4 pages....

I would pay 100k!

I had it in mind to tip her 20k before, but I refused to collect the paper from her and returned to my hotel, missing my flight .

I would rather pay for rescheduling and an extra night than pay her 25k per page.

Epilogue - she called to ab*se me. I got the visa.

Temidayo9:
Go and show him how to be a president and also show him the law. Talk is cheap

Brendaniel:
The question is: what is your current president teaching Nigerians as their leader?

I'm not here to justify anybody's greed, but what is Tinubu showing as good example to Nigerians as their leader?

Do you and Tinubu think leadership is all about holding a title and gallivanting up and down?

What good example is he showing the governors, the institutions, the children going to school and Nigerians in general?

Brendaniel:
Is Peter Obi a poor man?

So Tinubu became president to teach Nigerians bad example?

Is that why you support him?

Mubiola360:
president Tinubu has shown true leadership by being focused to his set goal instead of being distracted by noise from the opposition, he is a leader with a listening ears, he is a talk and do, a true Democrats that believes in separation of power,division of power and respect for the rule of law.
He is a proactive leader full of confidence, resilience and determination to succeed.

Burob:
If u like don’t go & prosper your life, dey wait for Tinubu to come & elevate u from the dungeon of penury.