“There is no specific time for opening the borders. However, if they agree with us tomorrow on the existing laws, then we sign and update the existing protocol of transit, that’s all.' Nigeria NigerianBorders ECOWAS
Ali stated this on Wednesday at Maigatari/Niger border, Maigatari Local Government Area of Jigawa while fielding questions from newsmen.
When asked about the consequences of closing the borders, he said “if you check our website, you will see the seizures and interception we’ve made”. According to him, through the measure, the importation of foreign rice has stopped and the market for local varieties has risen.“Even those selling garri that have been abandoned because there was cheap rice are making brisk business.
He said the number of petty traders affected was insignificant compared to gains recorded through the operation. “So, if it is their national interest to collect revenue it is our national interest to close our borders until we sit down and discuss,” Ali said.
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