Nigeria: Measures to promote the cement industry
Description
To encourage local production of cement, the Nigerian government has approved a series of measures. In addition to the reinstatement of the policy of banning the importation of bagged cement and restrictions on the issuance of cement import licenses, the following measures were introduced:
- A llevy has been introduced on 500 naira (US$3.37) per tonne of all cement imports to assist in the development of local capacity through the estabishment of a cement training institute in Nigeria.
- Reinstatement of tariff incentive for imported spare parts and machinery tems to cement manufacturers.
- Two to three years duty-free period of importation for machinery, equipment and spare parts to cover the plant building phase and the first two years of commencement of production.
- Tax deductible incentives on investments in system conversion to coal firing.
- Removal of all forms of restrictions on the importation of gypsum.
- Reduction of import duty on gypsum to a maximum of 5% until local production on commercial basis is achieved.
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? | No |
| 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: 21/10/2009
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 21 Nov 2009
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Nduwugwe, J. 2009. " Nigeria: FG Bans Importation of Bagged Cement." AllAfrica.com. October. http://allafrica.com/stories/200910210533.html
Fabi, R. 2009. "Nigeria President imposes levy on cement imports." Reuters Africa. October 20. http://af.reuters.com/article/nigeriaNews/idAFLK54813320091020
Government Response:
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