FG Reopens Tsamiya Corridor to Boost Trade, Strengthen Border Security

The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Tsamiya Border Corridor as part of efforts to enhance legitimate trade and strengthen border governance. The development was announced during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on February 7, 2026, at the Government House in Kebbi State.
The engagement brought together security agencies, traditional rulers, economic operators, and international customs representatives to discuss strategies for improving border management in the northwest while ensuring seamless transit trade under strict compliance measures.
Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the reopening reflects a balance between national security and trade facilitation, particularly along key land routes and the River Niger corridor.
He stressed the need for coordinated efforts among security agencies and cross-border customs authorities, noting ongoing collaboration with Niger and Benin Republics to tackle transit trade challenges.
Adeniyi said the corridor would operate under enhanced monitoring systems, including ICT interconnectivity, strict profiling of licensed agents, and surveillance of goods in transit. He warned that trucks deviating from approved routes would be seized and offenders prosecuted.
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting security agencies through logistics, infrastructure, and community engagement.
Participants at the meeting, including former governors, security chiefs, traditional leaders, and economic operators, expressed optimism that the initiative would improve border security and boost lawful trade in the region.