The unexpected closure of the Nigerian borders to imported goods Back In August 2019 By President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria declaring the time had come to end rampant smuggling across the porous frontiers . Affected by this move are not only Nigeria's neighboring countries but also Nigerians themselves .
With Nigeria relying heavily on lmports to feed it's heavily populated nation and the rise of some food items most especially rice been felt as the first after effect of the border Closure.
Despite the fact that Unilateral border closures goes against all commercial and freedom of movement treaties signed under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Nigerian government says the borders would not be opening up anytime soon.
Nigerian custom boss Hammed Ali has stated said that all imports should now come through the country's ports where they can be monitored more easily and generate much-needed revenue.
Here is how some Nigerians are reacting the the border closure move by the Nigerian led government .
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