Merchants from Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi State have lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Tsamiya Dry Port on the Nigeria–Benin Republic border. Speaking during a solidarity visit to Governor Nasir Idris in … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Traders applaud Tinubu for Tsamiya dry port, eye cheaper cross-border By Busola Bamidele on September 29, 2025 Merchants from Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi State have lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Tsamiya Dry Port on the Nigeria–Benin Republic border. Speaking during a solidarity visit to Governor Nasir Idris in Birnin Kebbi, Alhaji Nasiru Dan-Musa, Special Adviser on Trade and Commerce, said the facility will enable traders to import goods directly from Benin Republic at reduced costs, bypassing Niger Republic. Read also: Traders applaud Tinubu for Tsamiya dry port, eye cheaper cross-border Lagos leads States in driving digital economy Strong financial system, key to $1 trillion economy – Wale Edun Fake AI trading platforms target Nigerians, SEC sounds alarm FG secures AfDB funding to expand agro-industrial zones Dan-Musa commended Governor Idris for facilitating the project and reaffirmed Jega's status as a major trading hub. Alhaji Kabir Labbo-Jega also urged the governor to prevail on President Tinubu to complete the Kalgo-Basaura Independent Power Project to boost industrial development, while applauding the N17 billion urban renewal projects in Jega. Governor Idris pledged continued support for trade and investment, including plans to strengthen the Kebbi Chamber of Commerce and link Jega merchants to the Kano Chamber of Commerce for wider business opportunities.

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