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The Nigerian government has approved the reopening of the Tsamiya land border in Kebbi State for trans-border trade, aiming to boost regional commerce. This decision, authorized by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is expected to enhance economic activities and strengthen Nigeria’s position in regional trade.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced that the reopening is subject to strict security protocols to prevent criminal activities. The Nigeria Customs Service will deploy ICT-based interconnectivity with customs administrations in Niger and Benin Republics to improve monitoring, declarations, and transparency ¹ ² ³.
Stakeholders, including exporters and traders, have welcomed the development, describing it as a boost for non-oil exports and regional trade. The President of the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), Isa Aliyu, highlighted the importance of the Tsamiya corridor for onion farmers and traders, citing the perishable nature of the commodity ¹ ².
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