The House of Representatives, on Wednesday rejected a call for the reopening of Nigeria’s land borders, saying the security of the country superseded the economic implications. Some members had earlier moved a motion to decry how closure of the borders had crippled economic activities in the border communities. The sponsors had prayed the House to urge the Federal Government to reopen the Idiroko and other land borders to boost economic activities and revenue generation to the nation’s economy. The Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, asked those calling for reopening of the borders to also consider the benefits. When Gbajabiamila put the motion to voice vote, majority of the lawmakers voted against reopening.

Source: Punch June 30, 2021 23:36 UTC