The Comptroller Basic of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has ordered all personnel deployed on the Nigeria-Niger border to renew work.
Nandap issued the directive in a press release signed by the Appearing Public Relations Officer of the company, Mr. Kenneth Kure, on Thursday in Abuja.
The order follows an earlier order by the Federal Authorities for the reopening of the borders between the 2 nations, which had been closed in accordance with the ECOWAS resolution.
ECOWAS had imposed sanctions on the Republic of Niger, together with the closure of its land and air borders, following the coup that ousted President Mahmed Bazoum.
Nevertheless, on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu directed the opening of Nigeria's land and air borders with the Republic of Niger. He additionally ordered the fast lifting of different sanctions towards the nation.
“President Tinubu has additionally authorised the lifting of monetary and financial sanctions towards the Republic of Guinea,” mentioned a press release signed by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
Consequently, the CGI directed all controllers stationed on the State and Border Instructions alongside the Nigeria-Niger border to instantly comply and elevate all restrictions on human motion.
The CGI assured that the company would proceed to facilitate protected and orderly border crossings whereas sustaining the integrity and safety of Nigeria's borders.
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