Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged Nigerians to drop their penchant for foreign goods in favour of made in Nigeria ones, saying that patronizing made in Nigeria products was necessary to stimulate the growth of the local economy.
Briefing reporters, in Lagos, ahead of its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM), MAN President Ahmed Mansur said there is the need to develop the national economy through consumption of locally made goods, especially Nigerian assembled cars.
Mansur frowned on the alleged planned purchase of foreign cars worth over N5 billion by the Senate, arguing that if such huge amount was spent for the purchase of locally made brands, it would tremendously impact on the country’s automobile sector.
“The planned purchase of vehicles worth over N5 billion by the Senate for official duties would have tremendous impact on local automobile sector. I urge Nigerians to consume what is produced here, as this will impact positively on the local economy,” Mansur advised.
MAN, he said, was working hard to improve the value chain in the manufacturing sector and create jobs.
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