The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has directed all personnel deployed to the Nigeria-Niger border to resume work.
This follows President Bola Tinubu’s order to reopen the borders between the two countries, which were shut down following ECOWAS’s decision.
Recalls that the ECOWAS had imposed sanctions on the Niger Republic, including the closure of land and air borders, following the coup that ousted President, Mahmed Bazoum.
However, Tinubu on Wednesday directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger, including the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect.
In a statement on Thursday signed by the Acting Service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Kure, in Abuja, Nandao directed all Comptrollers stationed at States and Border Commands along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border to comply promptly and lift all restrictions on human movement.
The CGI assured that the service would continue to facilitate safe and orderly border crossings while upholding the integrity and security of Nigeria’s borders.
Credit: Naija News
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