Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service,  Adewale Adeniyi, says only President Bola Tinubu has the prerogative to reopen the borders in the country.

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service,  Adewale Adeniyi, says only President Bola Tinubu has the prerogative to reopen the borders in the country.

Adeniyi, who was reacting to agitations for the reopening of the borders, assured that engagements and consultations were being held regarding the issue.

Continuing, Adeniyi assured that the Service will focus on removing obstacles militating against free trade in line with the present administration’s agenda of fostering economic prosperity.

Adeniyi, who also visited former President Muhammad Buhari and the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruq-Umar, disclosed that the Service is collaborating with the Police and other sister agencies to address obstacles militating against free trade in the border areas.