Manufacturers want review of border closure

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has asked the federal government to review its border closure policy and allow the resumption of normal trade activities.

Nigeria partially closed its land borders in august 2019 and halted all trade via land borders in October 2019.

President of the association, Ahmed Mansur said while the closure was necessary at the time, it was time for the government to now review its decision.

Mansur said opening the borders would be in compliance with ECOWAS’ trade liberalisation treaty, which Nigeria is part of.