The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the reopening of the Tsamiya land border in Kebbi State, facilitating regional trade under stringent security and compliance measures. The announcement was made by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who highlighted the government's responsiveness to concerns raised by economic stakeholders, particularly exporters and traders, during a recent interactive session.

Adeniyi emphasized that the prolonged closure of the border had caused significant hardship to local businesses, prompting the government's high-level engagement with various stakeholders, including authorities from neighboring countries. The Customs CG reassured participants that the government was actively working to address the issues surrounding border restrictions and was mindful of the economic challenges faced by the affected operators.

In his address, Adeniyi noted that recent discussions had taken place with a delegation from the Niger Republic Customs Service, indicating international collaboration to enhance trade security. The reopening is seen as a positive move for the local economy and regional integration, fostering better trade relations amid the ongoing challenges of border management.