igbo2011:

If there was a Wal-Mart in Nigeria, then do you think that it would be a good idea?

As of right now, I wouldn't like the idea because most of the products that are in most stores are made outside of Nigeria. This would create jobs outside of Nigeria (probably Asia).

But, if everything in Wal-Mart was made in Nigeria then I think that it would be very good for Nigeria. Wal-Mart buys in big bulks and the Nigerian supplies will make a lot of money. Instead of the people in the informal economy (street sellers) selling in the market. Those people can join the formal economy and start producing more. This will create many jobs. Wal-Mart can also provide many jobs, but it might destory Shop-Rite and the other Nigerian department stores.

So what do you guys think, good or bad idea?

razznaija:

this might be a good idea but i don't think that they would last long because they would spend a lot of money buying fuel.

Guardian:


Whenever I learn of Big name franchise coming to Nigeria. I Laff my head off and weep for my people. Why ?

Because some smart head Indian is the one masquerading with the Franchise and at the end, we find the shops filled with low quality, cheap articles from India and china.

Makes me wonder, because the high and mighty, Rich and famous with all their exposure outside the country are the people who first rush in to patronize these setup. SAD !!!

ATLgal:

At some point it would be cheaper to produce items locally than ship from Asia.labor is way cheaper in West Africa, on
Most stuff in western countries IS made in China, so stop the hating. the thing is they produce two tiers. one expensive and the other cheaper, so technically even your iphone and blackberry and other labels you consider top quality are made in Asia, quit knocking Asia . even the most reliable cars are made in Asia . Most Americans won't drive a US made car.

Walmart would create jobs in Nigeria.

Guardian:

ATLgal,
I don't have the time or reason to hate. We all know very well that majority of quality goods are made in China. Mark you, they don't just produce 2 grades, there are more ( North America, Europe, Asian Market, Middle -East and Africa. I work with the Chinese and I should be educating you.
My grouse is, Nigeria sadly is market place for the lowest of the shitty produce from Chinese mushroom export companies. And as I said earlier the affluent and movers of our society including well traveled Nigerians rush to patornize the shitty products even in High brow Supermarkets and shops.

Comprende !!

AjanleKoko:

Well . . . we don't make anything anyway, so it's a bit odd for us to be classifying products.
Good or shitty, which one can we make?

Guardian:

ATLgal,
I don't have the time or reason to hate. We all know very well that majority of quality goods are made in China. Mark you, they don't just produce 2 grades, there are more ( North America, Europe, Asian Market, Middle -East and Africa. I work with the Chinese and I should be educating you.
My grouse is, Nigeria sadly is market place for the lowest of the shitty produce from Chinese mushroom export companies. And as I said earlier the affluent and movers of our society including well traveled Nigerians rush to patornize the shitty products even in High brow Supermarkets and shops.

I see both your points, but it's about what people can afford, you can buy the same crap in North American market

To the other guy. .that SO doesn't make sense, .Just because we don't make it doesn't mean we should PAY for bad stuff, we are making the money to buy those products aren't we? , and guess what Aba boys a more than capable of producing better if there was the infrastructure and if buy Nigerian wasn't just lip service.

again, it's about the market. if there's a demand for crap then it will be produced. same reason we see knock offs of designer stuff.

Comprende !!