By Aisha Isa Sa’ad Kano
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf has urged President Bola Tinubu to open land borders to enhance food security in the country.
Kabir-Yusuf said this when he hosted the Comptroller-General of Customs, MrMrdewale Adeniyi, yesterday in Kano.
The governor, who decried the harsh economic coconditionsigerians are passing through, noted that reopening the borders would check inflation and lead to a reduction in the prices of foodstuffs.
“We wish to appreciate the President’s intervention in the ongoing national food initiative.
“He considers Kano as the host for the initiative ahead of its planned launch, believing that the programme will cushion the effects of food scarcity, I implemented.
“Another immediate intervention that can make food available and affordable to our population is for the Federal Government to consider the reopening of the borders and allow free importation of commodities,” he said.
Stressing the need to reopen the borders, Kabir-Yusuf lauded the Customs’ food distribution scheme, calling for proactive measures to guard against diversion of the commodities.
The governor pledged his administration’s continued support to the service to enable it to shape its mandate effectively.
Adeniyi had called for effective synergy between the NCS and the Kano community, saying the service was committed to deeper collaboration and mutual understanding.
The Customs boss pledged to implement policies that would refine business processes and foster engagements with stakeholders.
NAN reports that Adeniyi also interacted with members of the business community and other stakeholders in the state.
The Customs boss reiterated their commitment to addressing insecurity and hardship in the country.