ECOWAS: Nigerian Borders Will Remain Closed Until We Agree On Existing Protocol – Ali - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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September 12, 2019
The Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service,Hameed Ali, says Nigeria’s borders will remain closed until the country and itsneighbours agree on existing ECOWAS protocol on movement.
Ali stated this at Maigatari/Niger border, MaigatariLocal Government Area of Jigawa while fielding questions from newsmen.
He said that by closing the borders, Nigeria wasable to completely block  the importationof contraband.
According to him, through the measure, theimportation of foreign rice has stopped and the market for local varieties hasrisen.
He said  thenumber of petty traders affected was insignificant compared to gains recordedthrough the operation.
Ali said Nigeria’s neighbours had no reason allowingcars, cooking oil and other contraband items to pass through their borders intoNigeria.