gurnam:


The follow up was an after thought, after his intitial foolishness was pointed out, more like damage control

Encouraging NIKE is different from questioning the rationale for not giving the Aba Tailors the business of making the jerseys thus “the economy losing money” he put at #100 M

tellmanny:
gurnam

If I don't do this, I won't forgive myself.
I have almost given up on what people write on this forum, I have taken time to read your other replies.
Thanks for letting others learn from you.
Sentiment and emotions has clouded the reasoning of many Nigerian. Our politicians also understand the power of poverty when properly deployed and have used same over and over again to manipulate our youths and the manner they reason.

Keep up the good works sir.
Your Admirer

Chukazu:


You lack comprehensive reasoning.

Did Ben Bruce ask that NIKE be compelled?

and who says they can't make profit if they manufacture from Aba?

The biggest comparative advantage Nike is looking for is cheap labor and don't they have cheap labor in Nigeria?

front4line:


But if he was praising Jonathan you won’t say this prayer. Senseless rnorons everywhere.

PVision2020:

Boy, stop arguing blindly. Who/Where a company contract it business to is non of your business. Who are you to decide for Nike mbok?
Nike is not only after cheap labor but after quality. Nike have a name to protect. A disorganized, Fake/counterfeit oriented, non quality certified Aba tailors earning a contract from Nike is daydreaming.
Let Aba tailors start by kitting Eyimba FC in their backyard first, then we can take them serious.

Chukazu:


You sound very confused

Nike is after quality, and who says they can't get quality in Aba, which quality are they getting in Bangladesh and Burma that they can't get in Nigeria?

The Guinness Nigeria product that are been exported across the globe ; ain't they quality enough?

You talk about Enyimba jersey been made in Aba means you are all the more confused ... if they are made in Aba ,who pays for the sponsorship fees?
The reason Enyimba can not source for jersey from Aba is that they need money that goes along (sponsorship) with the jersey

Is it that difficult to separate sponsorship deal from manufacturing?
If NIKE sets up manufacturing in Aba, they are inadvertently doing "technological transfer" with the abundant artisans in Aba, because they come with machinery and technical know-how...is that beyond your reasoning?

Talk of Enyimba jersey...let me also tell you that the Nigerian military and para-millitary wears are been manufactured in Aba... What other prove of quality do you cry for?

SalamRushdie:
So sad that many of the youths don't get his point or maybe it was the way he phrased it ?

PVision2020:

Arguing with you is a vicious cycle, because your reasoning is limited and myopic.
Sit your azz Down and let me tutor you neophyte.
1. Nike is a business oriented company with profit as it ultimate goal, so the development of Aba/Nigeria vis-a-viz other Third World countries is non of their business. So Nike reserves the exclusive right to determine who/where they contract their business to.
2. Please can you name one Tailoring firm in the whole of Aba with the technological know how, ISO certification and Funds to produce sportwears of Nike's specification and standard?
In your words :
"If NIKE sets up manufacturing in Aba, they are inadvertently doing "technological transfer" with the abundant artisans in Aba, because they come with machinery and technical know-how...is that beyond your reasoning?"
3.So you think Nike will come to Nigeria to set up a sportwear manufacturing firm... lol, you don't know nothing. Nike only contract to well established tailoring firms, with the technological capability and capital base across over 41 countries, not some people expecting Nike to set them up.
4. Let them receive the contract to Sew/manufacture Eyimba's sportwears first. At my "last check", Umbro the kit sponsor of Eyimba of ABA did not contract any firm in aba to make their jersey. Charity begins at home. If they cannot be trusted with the kit of a local club how can they be entrusted with that of a national team?
5. Manufacturing of military wears is quite different from sportwears for clubs and national teams.
Most countries produces their military wears but only few countries (even developed countries) produces their sportwears.

I hope I've lectured you enough.

SalamRushdie:
So sad that many of the youths don't get his point or maybe it was the way he phrased it ?

Ekpeitut:
What is epic about this response?? We Nigerians like to believe we are very smart and think highly of ourselves. But in truth we aren't! just look at our leaders and tell me how you can reconcile this absurdity that only daft, slowpokes, brutish and greedy politicians lead a population of "smarties".

All this witty comebacks or comments we post on social media don't change a damn thing about our sorry state. There is sense in what Ben Bruce said. Instead of criticizing every comment along the lines of political affiliation, think of what the average Nigerian would stand to benefit.

Oh...I forgot our current crop of leaders and even some of citizens don't have the capacity to reason above acquiring houses, cars, corruptly enriching themselves and other frivolities.

Get your PVCs people! Nothing short of a Total Reset is what we need in Nigeria.

jpphilips:


He is dumb and pointless. Bruce is doesn't understand the Adidas deal.

Chukazu:


You sound very confused

Nike is after quality, and who says they can't get quality in Aba, which quality are they getting in Bangladesh and Burma that they can't get in Nigeria?

The Guinness Nigeria product that are been exported across the globe ; ain't they quality enough?

You talk about Enyimba jersey been made in Aba means you are all the more confused ... if they are made in Aba ,who pays for the sponsorship fees?
The reason Enyimba can not source for jersey from Aba is that they need money that goes along (sponsorship) with the jersey

Is it that difficult to separate sponsorship deal from manufacturing?
If NIKE sets up manufacturing in Aba, they are inadvertently doing "technological transfer" with the abundant artisans in Aba, because they come with machinery and technical know-how...is that beyond your reasoning?

Talk of Enyimba jersey...let me also tell you that the Nigerian military and para-millitary wears are been manufactured in Aba... What other prove of quality do you cry for?

Been Bruce never asked NIKE to contract production to Aba boys as you erroneously claimed ...he is suggesting that Nike be encouraged to set up it own production line in Aba...is that beyond your reasoning

SalamRushdie:
So sad that many of the youths don't get his point or maybe it was the way he phrased it ?

uchennamani:
Perhaps, you don't know how this works. Nike actually pays NFF for the Super Eagles to wear their jersey at the World Cup. They don't just supply the kits, NFF also receives money from Nike. This is business. Nike recoups their investment via sales like the one that happened in London. This is not rocket science. This is how it works. Can Aba traders sponsor and pay NFF for the Super Eagles to wear their kits? The answer is no. A big no.

grandstar:


America's largest capitalised firm, Apple Computers makes its best selling product, the Iphone not in America but in China.

The world's manufacturing order is quite far complicated sir. Expecting Nike to make shirts here is a bit more like expecting your Iphone to be made in America.

Companies are only interested in getting the best value for their money and nothing else matters. If making the shirts here was the best value for money, they'd have bought from Nigeria.

Nigeria is not even known for manufacturing garments, talk less of being a hub for West Africa how much more Africa!

The business world is ultra competitive and companies will do whatever it takes not only to remain in the game, but be competitive and highly profitable at the same time.

China presently isn't any longer the cheapest place for producing goods but what it lacks in price it makes up for in efficiency.

I am sure if Nike wanted 3,000,000 shirts designed and delivered and in spotless quality in a week to America, Chinese firms can meet the order.

One day, the Chinese will have factories outside China making products destined for China.

SalamRushdie:


Where did anyone say anything about Aba traders sponsoring the eagles ...open your mind man ..

Ekpeitut:
What is epic about this response?? We Nigerians like to believe we are very smart and think highly of ourselves. But in truth we aren't! just look at our leaders and tell me how you can reconcile this absurdity that only daft, slowpokes, brutish and greedy politicians lead a population of "smarties".

All this witty comebacks or comments we post on social media don't change a damn thing about our sorry state. There is sense in what Ben Bruce said. Instead of criticizing every comment along the lines of political affiliation, think of what the average Nigerian would stand to benefit.

Oh...I forgot our current crop of leaders and even some of citizens don't have the capacity to reason above acquiring houses, cars, corruptly enriching themselves and other frivolities.

Get your PVCs people! Nothing short of a Total Reset is what we need in Nigeria.

Chukazu:


It's just amazing how people refuse to reason with their brains.
Someone is talking about the possibility of manufacturing and brain dead fellas keep talking about "sponsorship of Eagles"

I don't tire for them

Chukazu:


You sound very confused

Nike is after quality, and who says they can't get quality in Aba, which quality are they getting in Bangladesh and Burma that they can't get in Nigeria?

The Guinness Nigeria product that are been exported across the globe ; ain't they quality enough?

You talk about Enyimba jersey been made in Aba means you are all the more confused ... if they are made in Aba ,who pays for the sponsorship fees?
The reason Enyimba can not source for jersey from Aba is that they need money that goes along (sponsorship) with the jersey

Is it that difficult to separate sponsorship deal from manufacturing?
If NIKE sets up manufacturing in Aba, they are inadvertently doing "technological transfer" with the abundant artisans in Aba, because they come with machinery and technical know-how...is that beyond your reasoning?

Talk of Enyimba jersey...let me also tell you that the Nigerian military and para-millitary wears are been manufactured in Aba... What other prove of quality do you cry for?

Been Bruce never asked NIKE to contract production to Aba boys as you erroneously claimed ...he is suggesting that Nike be encouraged to set up it own production line in Aba...is that beyond your reasoning

AK6464:
Common sense is not always common, Nike is not a tailoring company, 50% of what contributed to the selling out of the jersey is the reputation of the company, sponsorship bidding is competitive, it is not like political appointment where the oga at the top selects mediocres.

Don't forget the beautiful design is a Nike concept, we might have ended up with aseobi looking jerseys if we opted for an Aba designer

Wiseandtrue:

It's not as if Nike will not make ga
Get it right!

The Nigerian Government also spent money right

Wiseandtrue:

Please note that marketing and manufacturing are two different things

When goods are manufactured, you pay the manufacturers then marketing is another ball game entirely

Chukazu:
The guy na mumu

There was a follow up twit where Been Bruce simply asked that NIKE should be encouraged to set up it's manufacturing business in Aba , and thereby start a local production

Chukazu:


You lack comprehensive reasoning.

Did Ben Bruce ask that NIKE be compelled?

and who says they can't make profit if they manufacture from Aba?

The biggest comparative advantage Nike has by setting up in Asia is cheap labor and don't they have cheap labor in Nigeria?

gurnam:


Thanks and appreciate. Nigerians are too intelligent for what we allow some of the politicians to get away with all in the name of politics and ethno/religious sentiments

PVision2020:

Arguing with you is a vicious cycle, because your reasoning is limited and myopic.
Sit your azz Down and let me tutor you neophyte.
1. Nike is a business oriented company with profit as it ultimate goal, so the development of Aba/Nigeria vis-a-viz other Third World countries is non of their business. So Nike reserves the exclusive right to determine who/where they contract their business to.

2. Please can you name one Tailoring firm in the whole of Aba with the technological know how, ISO certification and Funds to produce sportwears of Nike's specification and standard?
In your words :
"If NIKE sets up manufacturing in Aba, they are inadvertently doing "technological transfer" with the abundant artisans in Aba, because they come with machinery and technical know-how...is that beyond your reasoning?"
3.So you think Nike will come to Nigeria to set up a sportwear manufacturing firm... lol, you don't know nothing. Nike only contract to well established tailoring firms, with the technological capability and capital base across over 41 countries, not some people expecting Nike to set them up.
4. Let them receive the contract to Sew/manufacture Eyimba's sportwears first. At my "last check", Umbro the kit sponsor of Eyimba of ABA did not contract any firm in aba to make their jersey. Charity begins at home. If they cannot be trusted with the kit of a local club how can they be entrusted with that of a national team?
5. Manufacturing of military wears is quite different from sportwears for clubs and national teams.
Most countries produces their military wears but only few countries (even developed countries) produces their sportwears.

I hope I've lectured you enough.

AZeD1:


Sports companies actually pay teams to make their kits, the sports company then makes it money by selling to the general public with the team also taking a small percentage.

So Nike paid the NFF to make the Nigerian Jersey.

Chukazu:


You sound very confused

Nike is after quality, and who says they can't get quality in Aba, which quality are they getting in Bangladesh and Burma that they can't get in Nigeria?

The Guinness Nigeria product that are been exported across the globe ; ain't they quality enough?

You talk about Enyimba jersey been made in Aba means you are all the more confused ... if they are made in Aba ,who pays for the sponsorship fees?
The reason Enyimba can not source for jersey from Aba is that they need money that goes along (sponsorship) with the jersey

Is it that difficult to separate sponsorship deal from manufacturing?
If NIKE sets up manufacturing in Aba, they are inadvertently doing "technological transfer" with the abundant artisans in Aba, because they come with machinery and technical know-how...is that beyond your reasoning?

Talk of Enyimba jersey...let me also tell you that the Nigerian military and para-millitary wears are been manufactured in Aba... What other prove of quality do you cry for?

Been Bruce never asked NIKE to contract production to Aba boys as you erroneously claimed ...he is suggesting that Nike be encouraged to set up it own production line in Aba...is that beyond your reasoning