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Border Closure Ineffective, Lawmakers Tell Presidency

Lawmakers Challenge Effectiveness of Nigeria's Border Closure Policy During Budget Defense Session

paulcraft by paulcraft
January 11, 2025
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  • Federal lawmakers criticize the government’s border closure policy, stating it hampers the economy and encourages smuggling instead of reducing it
  • Senator Fadaunsi highlighted that local rice production falls short, with 4 million tonnes smuggled into Nigeria despite a consumption rate of 7 million

Federal lawmakers in the National Assembly have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the government’s border closure policy.

During a budget defense session by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadaunsi of Osun East highlighted the challenges.

He noted that the reopening of borders in Niger Republic and Chad has worsened insecurity in affected regions.

“Border closure hampers our economy,” Fadaunsi said. “Instead of reducing smuggling, it encourages it. For instance, despite a 7 million tonnes of rice consumption rate, local producers only supply 3 million tonnes. The shortfall of 4 million tonnes is smuggled into the country.”

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Hon. Fatima Talba, representing Nangero/Potiskum in Yobe State, described the borders in her constituency as technically open. “Given the free movement of people and criminals, it’s time to admit that border closure isn’t working,” she stated.

Similarly, Paul Kalejaiye, representing Ajeromi/Ifelodun in Lagos State, questioned the selective enforcement of the policy. “Are all borders truly closed, or is this policy only affecting certain regions?” he asked.

The committee urged Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, to engage the Presidency to review the policy.

Oduwole, in her budget presentation, revealed plans to allocate N3.8 billion for capital expenditure, N4.65 billion for personnel costs, and N1.45 billion for overhead, with projected revenue of N24 billion for the 2025 fiscal year.

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