{"id":181709,"date":"2022-04-22T21:26:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T20:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=181709"},"modified":"2022-04-22T21:26:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T20:26:58","slug":"fg-reopens-idiroko-three-other-additional-land-borders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/04\/22\/fg-reopens-idiroko-three-other-additional-land-borders\/","title":{"rendered":"FG reopens Idiroko, three other additional land borders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government has directed the re-opening of four additional land border posts closed in August of 2019 as part of a policy geared towards efforts to prevent the smuggling of illegal arms, food &amp; agricultural products to stimulate local production.<\/p>\n<p>According to a circular released on Friday by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), which was signed by the Deputy Comptroller General of Customs, E.I Edorhe on behalf of the Customs CG, the circular revealed that Idiroko, Jibiya, Kamba and IKon borders should be re-opened with immediate effect.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe circular titled: \u2018Re-opening of four additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/03\/23\/reps-to-customs-remove-checkpoints-beyond-20km-to-borders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nigerian border<\/a> posts\u2019 stated that, \u201cSequel to the Presidential directive dated 16th December 2020, granting approval for phased Re-opening of land borders namely Mfun, Seme, Illela, and Maigatari borders across the country, I am directed to inform you that four additional borders listed below have been approved for re-opening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe newly approved borders for Re-opening are Idiroko border post in Ogun State, Jibiya border post in Katsina State, Kamba border post in Kebbi State, and IKon border post in Cross River State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConsequently, all Customs formation and Joint Border Posts are to take note and ensure that proper manning takes place in compliance with extant operational guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbove is forwarded for your information and compliance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The immediate re-opening of the country\u2019s four major land borders; Seme, Illela, Maigatari and Mfun is believed to be in readiness for the operationalisation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) which is scheduled for January 1 2021. 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