Nigerian Senators
Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill that seeks to mandate all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritize locally manufactured cars, other automobiles and indigenous products in their procurement processes.
The bill, sponsored by Senator Patrick Ndubueze, was debated during plenary on Thursday and received widespread support from lawmakers across party lines.
Speaking in favour of the legislation, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin said the move reflects growing public demand for government backing of local industries.
“There has been a clamour for the government to patronize locally made goods. This is not just patriotic it is a sound economic decision. Supporting indigenous companies will help grow our economy, create jobs, and reduce our dependence on imports,” he said.
The proposed law aims to bolster Nigeria’s automobile manufacturing sector, stimulate job creation, and reduce capital flight by encouraging government patronage of domestic products.
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