According to the “Daily Letter” report on November 17, the Association of Nigeria Chartered Customs Agents (ANLCA) stated that ANLCA has received a commitment from the Nigerian government to consider reopening the border.
The association said that since Nigeria closed its borders on August 18, 2019, more than 130 billion naira (equivalent to US$340 million) in goods have been stranded. Many have expired and are damaged.
The association said that reopening the borders will be beneficial to the Nigerian business community, especially as the African Continental Free Trade Area will begin in January 2021.
