President Muhammadu Buhari in London insisted on the closure of Nigerian borders. The President at a meeting with a select group of the Nigerian Community in the United Kingdom maintained that the closure of Nigeria’s borders is not meant to punish the neighbouring countries but to strengthen the country’s security and economy.
President Buhari said that the period of the border closure will be used for stock-taking on threats to the nation’s security and economy.
![](https://onlinenigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buhari-insists-on-border-closure-2.jpg)
He also noted that Nigerian farmers have been celebrating the closure which has drastically reduced smuggling of agricultural produce as well as arms and ammunition.
President Buhari attributed the country’s improved profile in food security to what he described as the “very good last three rainy seasons;” the federal government’s reduction in the price of fertilizers by 50 per cent and the presidential directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria not to give foreign exchange for food imports thereby saving the nations billions of naira.
PV: 0
You may be interested
![Done Deal: Super Falcons Stars Joins Mexican Club](https://onlinenigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/done-deal-super-falcons-stars-joins-mexican-club-520x520.jpg)
Done Deal: Super Falcons Stars Joins Mexican Club
Webby - August 21, 2024Mexican club Club America Femenil have announced the signing of Super Falcons Star Chidinma Okeke, reports Completesports.com.Okeke last played for…
![Palmer Beats Saka, Mainoo, Garnacho To Win PFA Young Player Of The Year Award](https://onlinenigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/palmer-beats-saka-mainoo-garnacho-to-win-pfa-young-player-of-the-year-award-520x379.jpg)
Palmer Beats Saka, Mainoo, Garnacho To Win PFA Young Player Of The Year Award
Webby - August 20, 2024Cole Palmer has been named the Professional Football Association (PFA) Young Player of the Year following his breakout season for…
![Chelsea Striker Broja Set To Join Ipswich On Loan](https://onlinenigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chelsea-striker-broja-set-to-join-ipswich-on-loan.jpg)
Chelsea Striker Broja Set To Join Ipswich On Loan
Webby - August 20, 2024Newly promoted club Ipswich are set to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on a season-long loan in a deal that…
Leave a Comment