HARDSHIP: Kano Gov Urges Tinubu To Reopen Borders For Food Importation

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently consider reopening the country’s borders for importation of foodstuffs.

Governor Yusuf’s appeal came during a meeting with the Controller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the Government House in Kano.

According to Yusuf, there is an urgent need for the Federal Government to reopen borders and facilitate free importation of essential goods, especially during Ramadan, to alleviate the suffering of the masses.

“We wish to 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,” he said in a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature.

During the meeting, Governor Yusuf appreciated the Nigerian Customs’ initiative to distribute food items to Kano residents, emphasizing the importance of reaching those most affected by hardship and hunger.

He assured the Service of his support in endeavours that would benefit Kano and Nigeria as a whole.

On his part, Adeniyi reiterated the importance of strengthening the bond between the Nigerian Customs Service and the Kano community. He pledged the NCS’ commitment to refining business processes and fostering collaboration with stakeholders.
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