Idiroko, Jibiya, Kamba, Ikom Borders To Be Reopened On Pres. Buhari’s Order

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reopening of four more land borders.

The borders are Idiroko in Ogun, Jibiya in Katsina, Kamba in Kebbi and Ikom in Cross River.

The Federal Government of Nigeria had in August 2019, shut all land borders over the proliferation of illegal importation of drugs, small arms and agricultural products into the country from neighbouring West African countries.

The directive to reopen four more borders was contained in a memo dated April 22, 2022, and signed by E.I. Edorhe, deputy comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).

It reads: “Sequel to the presidential directive dated 16 December, 2020, granting approval for phased reopening of land borders namely; Mfum, 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: Idiroko border post, Ogun state (south-west zone); Jibiya border post, Katsina (north-west zone); Kamba border post, Kebbi state (north-west zone); and Ikom border post, Cross River state (south-south zone).

“Consequently, all customs formations and JBPTs are to take note and ensure that proper manning takes place in compliance with extant operational guidelines.”