The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Wale Adeniyi said that not all land borders closed by the Federal Government (FG) across Nigeria in 2018 have been reopened.
He stated that only six strategic land borders were reopened in 2021.
Adeniyi announced this on Tuesday following a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Villa in Abuja.
According to the Customs chief, there are continuous efforts to examine the situation and the pursuit of border security and regional integration.
However, he stated that the reopening of the borders would be made public.
Adeniyi bemoaned the difficulty of cross-border fuel smuggling, claiming that the elimination of the gasoline subsidy and the resulting increase in fuel prices will disincentivize fuel smugglers in the long run.
He claims that new government initiatives will reduce the ongoing challenge of crucial commodity smuggling.
According to the Customs chief, his conversation with the President also included advancements in user-friendly ports, exports, and assuring 48-hour clearance of products surrounding ports.
