Presidency faults Atiku’s proposal to reopen borders

Border management and security concerns The presidential spokesperson maintained that, although Nigeria’s land borders are open, the government must continue to prioritise security and prevent terrorists and criminal networks from exploiting porous borders.“What Nigerians should reasonably expect from a presidential aspirant is not a slogan about ‘opening borders,’ but a detailed explanation of how his administration would improve border surveillance, strengthen intelligence-sharing with neighbouring states, modernise customs and immigration operations, deploy technology, protect border communities and deepen regional cooperation against terrorism and organised crime.

He said Nigerians should expect Atiku to explain how his proposed administration would improve border surveillance, strengthen intelligence-sharing with neighbouring countries, modernise customs and immigration operations, deploy technology, protect border communities and deepen regional cooperation against terrorism and organised crime.