₦airaland Forum

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/n4-9b-military-uniforms-import/

Are we really serious about looking inwards to
get Nigeria out of the economic recession? How
serious are we in achieving the much-touted
diversification of the economy? What policies do
we have binding all arms and departments of
government to ensure that goods that can be
manufactured in Nigeria are no longer imported
from foreign economies? Are government
departments really adhering to the Central Bank
of Nigeria (CBN’s) 41 prohibited items for the
foreign exchange support of their importation?
These questions arise in the face of the
continued patronage of foreign manufactured
goods even by governmental organs when such
goods can be cheaply and efficiently procured
from our local artisans and manufacturers.
Worthy of particular mention is the reported
importation by the military authorities of military
gears, including footwear, berets, cardigans,
belts, head warmers, and branded stockings
from foreign markets worth 4.9 billion Naira or
$14.1m (at the exchange rate of N305 per
Dollar).
These are items that, if sourced from our local
markets and factories, would not only boost the
economy but also strengthen internal
manufacturing capacities while sustaining
employment in the clothing and shoe
manufacturing sub-sectors. There are enough
manufacturing outfits in Aba, Lagos, Kano,
Kaduna and other cities in Nigeria where these
items are produced. Why then were these items
purchased from markets abroad?
It is shocking that those who ordered the
importation did not borrow a leaf from the
noble example demonstrated by the Nigerian Air
Force when on March 30, this year, the Chief of
Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM)
for the local production of certain spare parts
for the Alpha Jets, which had been grounded due
to scarcity of foreign exchange.
That exemplary development made headlines
around the world, with CNN describing it as a
situation where crisis presented an opportunity
in Nigeria.
It is obvious that there is no binding policy tying
government departments and agencies to
patronise locally manufactured goods, the only
credible way to diversify the economy and exit
the recession. That is why a few agencies are
toeing the path of patriotism while the others
are still frittering away our scarce foreign
exchange importing foreign goods with better
local substitutes.
We have, on several occasions, called on
President Muhammadu Buhari to launch and lead
by example, a major inward-looking campaign
with a clearly articulated policy. This will compel
compliance across the board.
Such a policy should increase the capacity of
banks, particularly the Bank of Industry, to help
increase the capacity of local manufacturers and
give them easy access to financing. With a ready
market supported by government policy, the sky
will be the limit for indigenous manufacturers.
We have not yet shown any serious commitment
to diversify this sagging economy beyond mere
lip service.

Ok nah

Then change begin with me when I used locally made materials; but they import for their goons who still owns things in UAE. God bless Nigeria

chigoizie7:
Ok nah

Nah change be that oh and they kept shouting to their zombies who have lost their reasoning abilities

If it's thru

No source though

Then we are not ready to help our economy

When we have alot of tailoring coy here

U think there is some wrong with our govt and the people

Useless country with useless party of lies.

sarrki:
If it's thru

No source though

Then we are not ready to help our economy

When we have alot of tailoring coy here

U think there is some wrong with our govt and the people

Vanguard...Dakova, Tigiana and co sow pass TM and co

No be Buratai abi na Buratanshi? He's looking for new money he'll use to buy houses at Malaysia this time around. After all he got away clean with the Dubai houses

sarrki:
If it's thru

No source though

Then we are not ready to help our economy

When we have alot of tailoring coy here

U think there is some wrong with our govt and the people

You spend 24hrs on nairaland. Don't you have a job or better still talk to seuun to employ you as a mod so that your life will be more meaningful.


Your dp shows you re not a kid but your rants here says otherwise

change begins with the poor masses

I am waiting for Hungrybad and Madridguy to come and defend this as usual.

sarrki:
If it's thru

No source though

Then we are not ready to help our economy

When we have alot of tailoring coy here

U think there is some wrong with our govt and the people

Guy like seriously, do you have a Job?

Am BEGINING to think that some of you guyns are being paid by this APC shit govt
Just to post In every thread.


I open every thread and I c u in first page.

What da fu......u.ck is dat?

Honestly! This govt is shit.

Buhari is an Ancient Curse parading himself as a Modern Blessing

Mujaheeeden:
You spend 24hrs on nairaland. Don't you have a job or better still talk to seuun to employ you as a mod so that your life will be more meaningful.


Your dp shows you re not a kid but your rants here says otherwise

Guy they are actually working. Is not only someone that leaves home to the office that is working. Tinubu and Buhari pay them per post in nairaland. That is why you see them flooding the whole forum. The more you post and blame GEJ the higher you salary. Pay per post.

Hypocrites

idensko:
Guy like seriously, do you have a Job?

Am BEGINING to think that some of you guyns are being paid by this APC shit govt
Just to post In every thread.


I open every thread and I c u in first page.

What da fu......u.ck is dat?

Honestly! This govt is shit.

have you forgotten today is a public holiday? Why are you always have to open every thread? Don't you other things to do than to open threads up and down on nairaland

idensko:
Guy like seriously, do you have a Job?

Am BEGINING to think that some of you guyns are being paid by this APC shit govt
Just to post In every thread.


I open every thread and I c u in first page.

What da fu......u.ck is dat?

Honestly! This govt is shit.

Most of them are paid member of Situation room; they just type what they are told ...Blueto can confirm
lalasticlala good morning

Mujaheeeden:
You spend 24hrs on nairaland. Don't you have a job or better still talk to seuun to employ you as a mod so that your life will be more meaningful.


Your dp shows you re not a kid but your rants here says otherwise

Your mentality about work work & work is what makes

Someone acquired Western education all the degrees of

This world and still end up working for someone

As a laborer .

How do you know I spent 24hrs if you ma never spend am

idensko:
Guy like seriously, do you have a Job?

Am BEGINING to think that some of you guyns are being paid by this APC shit govt
Just to post In every thread.


I open every thread and I c u in first page.

What da fu......u.ck is dat?

Honestly! This govt is shit.

Most of them are paid member of situation room; they only type what they are told....Blueto can confirm....lalasticlala good morning

sarrki:
Your mentality about work work & work is what makes

Someone acquired Western education all the degrees of

This world and still end up working for someone

As a laborer .

How do you know I spent 24hrs if you ma never spend am

How much is your salary per month?

Seun the youth need to know why they are unemployed. How many youth would these have engaged; but #changebeginwithyou

iamodenigbo1:
change begins with the poor masses

My brother that is the law of ANIMAL FARM.