Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, has decided to "amend the Procurement Law to ensure that government agencies patronize Made in Nigeria products."
Readers agree with forcing FG officials to patronise Made-in-Nigeria cars
Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, has decided to "amend the Procurement Law to ensure that government agencies patronize Made in Nigeria products."
Made-in-Nigeria Peugeot 508
According to him, this new bill will encourage local carmakers, provide jobs, and force foreign automakers to set up plants in Nigeria, which will revive Nigeria's economy.
"I am sure the House of Representatives is in support of this. It is our joint responsibility to ensure that you succeed. If you are successful, a lot more small and medium scale enterprises will draw inspiration from you and they will become successful.
That will help to create jobs which is one of the mandate presented to us by the youths of this country during the last elections. We in the legislature will look at all laws and help to create an enabling environment for local businesses to thrive in Nigeria," Saraki said.
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This new bill force other officials to follow in the footsteps of the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, who has pledged to use only made-in-Nigeria vehicles.
Ben Bruce has also shown his support for the Nigerian automotive industry by patronising Innoson.
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