The Nigeria land borders which have been closed since last year may be reopened soon.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, gave this indication during an interview with State House correspondents on Wednesday.
Ahmed said the presidential committee set up on the matter has completed its job and has recommended the reopening of the borders.
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She said the committee would soon submit its report to the President, Muhammadu Buhari following which a formal pronouncement would be made on the matter.
The minister did not, however, disclose when the report will be submitted and how soon the land borders will be reopened.
Nigeria border closed in August 2019 against any illegal importation of dangerous drugs, small arms and agricultural products into country from other countries.
