Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, has urged President Bola Tinubu to open land borders to enhance food security in the country.
Yusuf spoke on Monday during a courtsey visit by Adewale
Adeniyi, comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in Kano.
Yusuf, who lamented the harsh economic condition being
experienced by Nigerians, said reopening of the borders would check inflation
and cut prices of food items.
“We wish to appreciate the president’s intervention in the
ongoing national food initiative,” Yusuf said.
“He considers Kano as
the host for the initiative ahead of its planned launch believing that the
programme will cushion the effects of food scarcity if implemented.
“Another immediate intervention that can make food available
and affordable to our population is for the federal government to consider the
reopening of the borders and allow free importation of commodities.”
While noting the need to reopen the borders, Yusuf lauded
NCS’ food distribution scheme, and called for proactive measures to guard
against diversion of the commodities.
The governor pledged continued support to the service to
enable it to discharge its mandate effectively.
Earlier, Adeniyi called for effective synergy between
Customs and the Kano community, adding that NCS was committed to deeper
collaboration and mutual understanding.
He pledged to implement policies aimed at refining business
processes and fostering engagement with stakeholders.
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That will be a nice idea if it's only food that is taken in as mentioned. No weapons, no terrorist or terrorism.
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