Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to as a matter of urgency consider the reopening of the country’s borders for importation of food stuff to alleviate the suffering of Nigerian masses.
The appeal was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa shortly after the Governor received Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi at the Government House in Kano.
Governor Yusuf lamented the critical condition of hunger and starvation in the country which was caused by the rampant hike in the price of commodities especially food items in the country.
According to the statement, the Governor appreciates the President’s intervention on the ongoing National Food Initiative which he considers Kano for the flag-off believing that the programme will cushion the effects of food scarcity if implemented well.
The statement adds that, another immediate intervention that can make food available and affordable to the teaming population is for the Federal Government to consider the reopening of the borders and allow free importation of food commodities.
During the meeting with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, in his office, Governor Yusuf emphasised on the prevalent hardships faced by the populace, particularly during the sacred month of Ramadan, underscoring the necessity of reopening the borders to alleviate their distress.
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Comptroller-General of Nigerian Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi
He also expressed satisfaction with the Customs Service’s initiative to commence the distribution of food items to the citizens of Kano amid the prevailing hardships and hunger experienced by many, urging the Comptroller-General to ensure that this benevolent act reaches those most affected.
Furthermore, the Governor assured the Customs Service of his unwavering support in all aspects, particularly those that would yield positive outcomes for Kano and Nigeria at large.
In his remarks, Adeniyi reiterated the significance of fortifying the bond between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Kano community, emphasising the Service’s deeper commitment to collaboration and mutual understanding. He pledged to implement policies aimed at refining business processes and fostering engagement with stakeholders.
While in Kano interacting with various stakeholders, CG Adeniyi also stated that the Service has made comprehensive arrangements to address the current challenges of food scarcity and hardship by distributing essential food items to the residents.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
