Presidential Committee Recommends Re-Opening Of Land Borders
A Presidential Committee has reportedly recommended the re-opening of land borders in the country.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed disclosed this during an interview with State House correspondents on Wednesday
Speaking, the Minister, who opined that land borders in the country may be reopened soon noted that the presidential committee set up on the matter has completed its job.
According to Zainab, the committee would soon submit its report to President Muhammadu Buhari following which a formal pronouncement would be made on the matter.
However, the minister did not disclose when the report will be submitted and how soon the borders will be reopened.
You will recall that President Buhari had in August 2019 closed its borders to curtail illegal importation of drugs, small arms and agricultural products into the country.