Nigeria: Ban on importation of certain types of aluminium roofing sheets and cold roll steel
Description
The Central Bank of Nigeria through a circular signed on 13 November 2009 has banned with immediate effect the importation of aluminium roofing sheets less than 0.50mm in thickness and cold roll steel of less than 0.20mm thickness.
'In order to ensure that Nigerian consumers get value for money, only aluminium roofing sheets with Nigerian specification (NIS488.2004) of 0.5mm thickness and cold roll steel with 0.20mm thickness are allowed.'
All authorised dealers, destination inspection providers and the Nigeria Customs Service. Sanctions for failure to comply include seizing of the items.Transactions initiated before the circular came into force must be fully consummated on or before 12 February 2010.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | Don't know |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | Don't Know |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | Don't Know |
| Was such evidence identified? | Don't Know |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | Don't Know |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | Don't Know |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | No |
Date Discovered: 19/11/2009
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 16 Nov 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Central Bank of Nigeria Circular Numbered: TED/ FEM/GEN/ FPC/01/163/09, available at
http://www.cenbank.org/OUT/2009/CIRCULARS/TED/IMPORTATION%20OF%20COLD%20...
Government Response:
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