The ban on the importation of rice, poultry and other
products remain in force, even though President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered
the reopening of the country’s borders.
This was confirmed by the Minister of Finance, Budget and
Planning, Zainab Ahmed.
Ahmed was speaking to State House correspondents after
Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by
vice-president Yemi Osinbajo.
Buhari joined virtually from his hometown, Daura, Katsina State.
“The ban on the importation of rice, poultry and other
banned products still subsists and will be implemented by the border patrol
team,” Ahmed said.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi
Adebayo, also added that the problem of smuggling will now be effectively
tackled after this ban.
“The issue of smuggling of rice to the country has reduced
drastically. We are hoping that our agencies will be able to sustain that so
also is the issue of poultry smuggling.
“Also, very important is the issue of importation of small
arms and weapons into the country that also has stopped,” Adebayo said.
Buhari had ordered the closure of the borders in August
2019.
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