Ramadan: Kano Gov. calls for reopening of Nigerian borders
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider reopening the county’s borders for importation of food stuff to alleviate the present hunger situation faced by citizens.
The appeal was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa shortly after receiving the Controller General of the Nigerian Customs Service Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi at Government House in Kano.
The Governor also lamented the critical condition of hunger and starvation in the country which was caused by the rampant hike in the price of commodities in the country.
“We appreciate the President’s intervention on the ongoing national food initiative which he considers Kano as the host for the initiative to be launched believing that the programme will cushion the effects of food scarcity if implemented”.
According to the Governor, another immediate intervention that can make food available and affordable to the teaming population is for the Federal Government to consider the reopening of the borders and allow free importation of commodities.
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During the meeting with the Comptroller General of Customs in his office, Governor Yusuf decried the hardships faced by the masses, particularly during the sacred month of Ramadan, and called for the reopening of the borders to bring succour to Nigerians.
He also expressed satisfaction with the Customs Service’s initiative to commence the distribution of food items to the citizens of Kano and urged the Service to ensure that the benevolent act reaches those most affected.
Furthermore, the Governor assured the Customs Service of his unwavering support in all aspects, particularly those that would yield positive outcomes for Kano State and Nigeria at large.
In his remarks, the Customs CG reiterated the significance of fortifying the bond between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Kano community, emphasizing the Service’s deeper commitment to collaboration and mutual understanding.
He pledged to implement policies aimed at refining business processes and fostering engagement with stakeholders.
While in Kano interacting with various stakeholders, CG Adeniyi also stated that the Service had made comprehensive arrangements to address the current challenges of food scarcity and hardship in Kano by distributing essential food items to the state’s residents.
