Guber/States Assembly Elections; Federal Government of Nigeria Closes Borders

Further to the Gubernatorial/States Assembly elections taking place on Saturday 9th March 2019, the Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt. General Abdurahman Bello Dambazau has directed the closure of all Nigerian Land borders with effect from 12 noon of Friday 8 March to 12 noon of Sunday 10th March 2019.

This is to restrict movement across the borders during the election days.

The public is to take note and ensure compliance.

Signed
Muhammad Babandede, MFR
Comptroller General,
Nigerian Immigrations Service.