- Kamba and Tsamiya borders in Kebbi reopened for cross-border trade.
- Trucks stranded during closure have been cleared and allowed to proceed.
- Move expected to boost economic activity and strengthen regional trade ties.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area Command in Kebbi State has reopened the Kamba and Tsamiya border routes in Dandi and Bagudo Local Government Areas to facilitate trade with the Republics of Benin and Niger.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the borders had been closed earlier due to rising insecurity in frontier communities. The reopening, which took effect on Monday, February 9, follows diplomatic engagements and agreements between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin aimed at restoring legitimate trading activities and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Speaking during the exercise, Kebbi State Customs Area Comptroller, Mahmud Matawalle Ibrahim, said the move was approved by the President to ensure smooth movement of lawful goods across the borders.
“The borders were opened on the approval of the President to allow for the movement of legitimate goods from the Tsamiya border to the Niger Republic through the Kamba border in Kebbi State,” Ibrahim said.
He added that the reopening had already facilitated the clearance of several trucks that had been stranded due to the earlier closure. Many trucks from the Benin Republic were officially processed at the Tsamiya border and allowed to proceed to Niger’s Tunga Jado border via Kamba.
The comptroller expressed optimism that the development would revitalise economic activities in the border communities and strengthen regional trade ties.
He also stressed that security remains a priority, noting that authorities on both sides are committed to enforcing the agreements reached and ensuring safe, seamless trading operations.
“The reopening of the borders will facilitate and boost trading activities between the countries, and also enhance security as we are committed to keeping the agreements and ensuring the smooth operation of trading activities at the borders,” Ibrahim added.
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