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More commendations trail reopening of Nigeria’s land borders
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More commendations continued to trail the Federal Government’s directive for the immediate reopening of four land borders that were shut about 15 months ago.
Those opened are the Seme in the South-west, Mfun in the South-south, Ilela and Maigatari borders in the North-west.
The government also promised to reopen others before Dec. 31.
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the development on Friday in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer of ARVO Finance, Ayotunde Bally, described the government’s decision as a welcome development.
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However, the ban on importation of rice, poultry, among others remained enforced, the federal government said on Wednesday.
With the latest development, import and export of approved goods would begin in earnest after months of closure, a development that impeded businesses and social activities.
Our correspondents report that the news of the reopening of the borders had elicited thunderous applause in the affected communities with residents saying life will come back to normal.
Millions of Nigerians had decried the closure of the borders, saying the development had aggravated poverty, made the cost of basic needs high and crippled the source of livelihood of many.