Nigeria: Buy Made-In-Nigeria campaign
Description
According to numerous and consistent press reports, the government of Nigeria has launched a "Buy Made-In-Nigeria" campaign on 13 October 2009. With a campaign funding of N200 million, the government seeks to encourage Nigerians to consume locally produced goods.
To set an example, the then Vice President Goodluck Jonathan has directed that catering for all future official functions shall be provided only through domestic produce. Also, Nigerian aid to foreign countries should be in the form of products made in Nigeria. Finally, the uniforms and boots of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be sourced locally.
In spring 2010, press reports emerged indicating a broader Buy Made-In-Nigeria stance on public procurement. In a press report on 10 March 2010, the Nigerian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Achike Udenwa, is quoted: "We are sponsoring a memo soon before the Federal Executive Council to make it mandatory for all procurement in the federal establishment locally based."
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? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 13 Oct 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
African Business. (1 December 2009). Be patriotic - buy Nigerian.
All Africa. (29 July 2009). FG Gives Condition on Made-in-Nigeria Goods Campaign.
All Africa. (13 October 2009). Buy-Nigerian Campaign.
All Africa. (20 October 2009). The Buy Made-in-Nigeria Campaign.
The Guardian. (18 March 2010). Mandatory 'buy made-in-Nigeria' policy underway.
Xinhua News Agency. (14 October 2009). Nigerian government bans foreign beverages at official functions.
Government Response:
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