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ZombieDredd:
So if raw materials are in your backyard, cost of production will be more expensive?

The equipment used to convert the raw materials finished products need energy.
The bagging needs energy
Do you have access to consistent and affordable energy or do you use an alternative which is very expensive?
When you are done with the bagging,you need to transport these products....last I checked,transport cost is over the roof.
The manufacturing company will be taxed by 10-15 different government agencies.
All these that I have mentioned will be inserted into the production cost.

lionshare:
With respect, that assumption is incorrect. How else do you explain Nigerian-made cement being exported and sold more cheaply in Ghana?

This isn't an assumption but a reality that we all will have to face.
Local producers don't have the needed edge because the cost of production is too high.
There is inconsistent electricity
Exorbitant taxes
Extremely high transport cost
Insecurity
Lack of competition as only few companies are managing to produce locally.

Have you wondered if dangote would also have to compete with another cement company selling less?

If we fix our problems,the prices will drastically reduce.

Bizibi:
production is one but the main problem is multiple taxation on the companies,how can government be taking more than 40% from the big companies and you expect the company not to pass the burden to consumers.

Exactly.
The manufacturer attaches all these humongous expenses including cost of purchasing alternative source of energy and reflect it on the pricing.

Onewazobia:
Nigeria has a cheap labour, so also the locally sourced materials

You may have cheap labour but without consistent and affordable access to energy,without lower transport cost,without exorbitant taxes and lack of competition,prices will not reduce and more people will purchase imported products as it's far cheaper than that of local producers here in Nigeria.

Forumobserver12:
Everyone understand that energy is very key to manufacturing in every country, however, some Nigerians manufacturers are taking local consumers for a ride..

Some years back, between 2010 and 2014, cement products like Dangote was selling far less in Ghana than what's being sold per bag in Nigeria then and you know the shocking thing here? These same Dangote cement were being exported to Ghana from Nigeria, so how can a product produced locally be sold cheaper abroad considering the export logistics, duty and tax they paid to export the product abroad?

This is something I personally withness then cos I was living in Ghana during this period and there's this K-Ofori cement depot very close to my house.

You have spoken of one of the country's biggest weakness which is massive.
The next is the way and manner locally producers are heavily taxed!
Transport cost is very high in Nigeria.
Lack of competition implies the few that are remaining are taking advantage of their monopoly.

It's about production cost.
The cost of locally producing a single item in Nigeria is extremely expensive compared to other countries around Nigeria.

This is why most imported products dominate the Nigerian market despite humongous taxes on such products.

I have a question for the so called Arewa Youth Consultative Forum President?
When last did he add his voice to the current onslaught by Boko Haram on the north?
Has he ever criticized bandits for the devastating carnage on his own people?
Or is he a Boko terrorist sympathizer?

The moment you hear groups gathering in solidarity for a personality just know that there is truth in the allegations levelled against that person.
The damning evidence released thus far by VDM warrants an independent investigation.

This is by far the weakest safeguard I have ever seen.
I always knew this would happen.
This guardrail will likely be subjected to different interpretation from both governor and president depending on their relationship.

I knew they would backtrack.
It's their MO.
They introduce a policy without engaging key stakeholders and then withdraw when their policies get rejected.

BlackPantherxXx:
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BlackPantherxXx:
Hehehe. Those guys really rough handled you. I mentioned you out of sheer pity. The thing enter your circulatory system

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BlackPantherxXx:
That's what you did. We both know it. Your initial comment was too long and too full of pain . People still skipped it till I mentioned you out of pity.

Everything you just poured out on this latest comment embodies your current state of mind!
It's obvious you are in severe pains.
It's quite clear that you comment & use your alternate monikers to like it.
It's also unfortunately to see that you need to be pitied!

I just want one request from you.....

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BlackPantherxXx:
The thing enter you wella. You even went to log in with your alternate monikers to like your own post.

They caused you too much heartburn up there

You are obviously informing me about what you are already used to doing on nairaland platform.
Commenting on one moniker and using other monikers to like it

ijayalolo:
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Firstly,its obvious you cant comprehend simple english and this is quite obvious with your lenghty epistles

The entire apparatus or structure of the LGA election is under the control of the state governor, hence the governor can determine who becomes an LGA chairman without holding an election.

The President also has some level of control over INEC through appointment of INEC officials including the chairman.
However, unlike the state electoral commission that is totally controlled by the state governor, the same is not totally applicable to the president primarily due to the spotlight and humongous engagement of such elections under INEC.

Secondly, at the risk of sounding like a broken record for people like you who lack the basic requirements of comprehension, the Nigerian constitution ensures there is basically little or no election at LGA as it has empowered governors to have total access over the apparatus of the state electoral commission hence determine who becomes chairman.

If you still can't comprehend my comments at this point,don't worry, you can either send my comments to an app that coverts words to your local language for easy assimilation or simply enroll in a proper adult education night lesson and this time around, complete your English language classes.

@sammy4joy
'Share' nor be 'Unlike' oh😂😂

So data boys are jubilating over an LGA selection and using it as a basis to imply thats how Tinubu will win the 2027 elections.

This is not only hilarious but unfortunately unreasonable!

Even a novice in politics knows that state governors have unlimited access and control over the state electoral institution and determine who becomes LGA chairman years before Tinubu became president.

So it's surprising to see APC data boys rejoicing over this result.😆😆

What most if not all Nigerians are interested in is the presidency,national assembly and gubernatorial elections.

So anyone hoping this same playbook in the LGA selection will replicate itself in very important election is just trying hard to deceive themselves.

NaijaphiliaBlog:
Dear Nairalanders,

attached below is an interim snapshot of the ongoing poll on this thread.

Majority of you are saying APC will win in 2027?

What has changed, since previous nairaland polls mostly said APC will lose.

What has changed?

13 faceless monikers with different accounts will vote Tinubu😂😂😂
Walahi una nor wise.

ijayalolo:
You guys just like to say things that will please you or will give you some joy at every point in time which is the reason your narratives usually change depending on what you have formed in your mind at that time and jubilating over.

The same obidients that say Tinubu is the one controlling INEC and he has perfected plans to rig elections. The same obidients are now expecting that INEC will be "just" and work against the governor who wants to 'rig' for same Tinubu and say no way, Peter Obi must win Edo state.

How does that sound to you people.

Every governor has control of chairmanship and counselor-ship elections hence they control the grassroots (Go and check anywhere, it is next to impossible for an opposition party to win any ward whose Chairman and Councillors are from the ruling party), to make matters worse in the general election they will now be supported by Tinubu's INEC, Tinubu's police, Tinubu's military and you still have a shred of hope that Obi by miracle will win Edo state? Hope is good but be careful it doesn't turn to delusion

Once again just like your colleagues, you have regurgitated epistles with zero reasoning!

Based on the 1999 constitution,state governors are in 'total control' of the entire state electoral facilities and processes and do not need an election to declare who the winner is!
The LGAs are handpicked.

In a nutshell,nobody votes in any LGA election.

So this stale and unintelligent narrative of governors controlling the grassroot as reason for the overwhelming victory is not only laughable but pure ignorance!


Make no mistake,Tinubu is incharge of INEC based on the constitution.
The only reason why INEC still holds some sort of independence is due to the spotlight on them as they determine sensitive elections like the president,national assembly and gubernatorial elections.

BlackPantherxXx:
I can picture you.

Hairy, bald, fake cheeks, trembling while sobbing as you typed this in anger.

The thing enter bone marrow sha reach circulatory system.

You are the very epitomy of what you are describing!
Indeed,misery loves company!😀

Parachoko:
It's hight time the Lawmakers amend the Constitution.

We need a Federal Body like INEC to start holding LG Election

Atleast there is still one person that has some 'sense' remaining in that camp.

BATified2023:
so u know a state governor determines who becomes LGA chairman but the same state government can't determine what happens in d presidential election?

No b same people wey vote local government fo vote presidency?

U lots will learn the hard way again

Like I said before,ignorance is bliss among data boys.

A careful look at the 1999 constitution that setup the state electoral commission will clearly show that the state government is the one directly incharge of the LGA election.

This is why I said there is no election as LGA chairman are simply selected.
If there was an election,where are the result sheets for each LGA?


Same cannot be said about INEC who despite being under some level of control by the FG still have some semblance of independence.

Despite being given an inferior Android phone for your propaganda job,there still exists apps in that phone that can enlighten your obviously blocked encepthalon.

BATified2023:
No b same Edo wey b obidient headquarters?

Abi wetin I dey see soo?

Some people will learn the hard way in 2027, them go understand say no b by noise

Most of you data boys type with so much ignorance even when you have a device that can properly enlighten you.
Even a half smart person knows that there is nothing like LGA election in Nigeria but a selection from the state governor.
A state governor determines who becomes LGA chairman not the citizens in those LGAs.

Isn't this another way of increasing our of school children?
This administration will introduce an increase without due consultation with the right stakeholders,when it receives criticism,they later suspend.

Bluna:
Peter Obi is no match to Omoyele Sowore when it comes to oratory and debating. He will knock him down. Make Obi no try am at all.

There is a reason why umahi is asking for Obi and not Sowore.

Sirseedorf:
So for your mind now you pass umahi abi, presidential contestant wey no fit defeat atiku talkless of tinubu. I still rate umahi ahead of you in government, experience and educational level, Everytime chochocho...

If e sure for umahi,make him pick form....nah Tinubu go first use EFCC chase am😆

Chai chai diaris God oh🤣🤣🤣

This isn't news worthy nah
What's going on with nairaland these days?
Wetin concern us with person way dey change her age every time she yawns?

No matter the whitewashing and damage control,we will never forget Gbajabianini gate😎😎