The government of Niger Republic on Friday opened its border in Konni for operations.
This is coming one week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service opened the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic.
A source, Nuhu Samaila, who briefed punch correspondent from Konni, in Niger Republic, said the border was declared open at exactly 12 pm on Friday.
However the leadership of the country, the military junta,has been commended for giving a listening ear to the yearnings of the people by ensuring the border is open.
“It is a commendable effort, at least by the government, to have done the needful at last.
“It was our collective prayer that this border too should be reopened after the Nigeria side was declared open.
“I want to believe that this will definitely help a lot in the improvement of the economy of these two countries, as it will facilitate more trading activities between Nigeria and Niger Republic,” he added.
You recall that the Nigerian led Federal Government had last Wednesday restored the supply of electricity to the Republic of Niger following the directive of President Bola Tinubu that Nigeria’s land and air borders with the neighbouring country be opened.
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