Jonathan orders MDAs to patronise Nigerian made vehicles
By Chesa Chesa Snr State House Correspondent, Abuja
President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to buy vehicles assembled in Nigeria to encourage local industries and boost employment.
He gave the order at the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja on Wednesday, according to Information and Communications Minister, Labaran Maku, who briefed reporters.
In all future contracts, especially when they need machinery, MDAs are also to give priority to locally assembled or produced machines or vehicles.
Jonathan directed the National Economic Adviser to develop a new tariff that protects local industries.
“This is important because if our industries are to produce again and if we have to encourage employment, it has become necessary to emphasise a change of attitude in preference for those businessmen and women who have taken their time and resources to invest in the Nigerian economy,” Maku said.
He added that the Finance Ministry is working with insurance companies and banks to develop a consumer credit facility which will be limited to made-in-Nigeria products.
“This is to ensure that consumers are encouraged to buy made-in-Nigeria goods.”
The government plans a public enlightenment campaign on the scheme.
The FEC meeting was preceded by Jonathan’s inauguration of two Presidential committees on public sector reforms and security awareness.
The 16-member Committee on Review of Reform Process in the Public Sector, chaired by Adamu Fika, is to evolve strategies that will re-engineer the public service for better service delivery as well as clear grey areas between the Office of Head of Service and the Federal Civil Service Commission.
The 19-member Committee on Public Awareness on Security and Civic Responsibility, headed by Lateef Adegbite, is to engender communal commitment to security and peaceful co-existence.
Jonathan charged both committees to discharge their duties diligently and with patriotism, pledging full government support and assistance.
By Chesa Chesa Snr State House Correspondent, Abuja
President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to buy vehicles assembled in Nigeria to encourage local industries and boost employment.
He gave the order at the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja on Wednesday, according to Information and Communications Minister, Labaran Maku, who briefed reporters.
In all future contracts, especially when they need machinery, MDAs are also to give priority to locally assembled or produced machines or vehicles.
Jonathan directed the National Economic Adviser to develop a new tariff that protects local industries.
“This is important because if our industries are to produce again and if we have to encourage employment, it has become necessary to emphasise a change of attitude in preference for those businessmen and women who have taken their time and resources to invest in the Nigerian economy,” Maku said.
He added that the Finance Ministry is working with insurance companies and banks to develop a consumer credit facility which will be limited to made-in-Nigeria products.
“This is to ensure that consumers are encouraged to buy made-in-Nigeria goods.”
The government plans a public enlightenment campaign on the scheme.
The FEC meeting was preceded by Jonathan’s inauguration of two Presidential committees on public sector reforms and security awareness.
The 16-member Committee on Review of Reform Process in the Public Sector, chaired by Adamu Fika, is to evolve strategies that will re-engineer the public service for better service delivery as well as clear grey areas between the Office of Head of Service and the Federal Civil Service Commission.
The 19-member Committee on Public Awareness on Security and Civic Responsibility, headed by Lateef Adegbite, is to engender communal commitment to security and peaceful co-existence.
Jonathan charged both committees to discharge their duties diligently and with patriotism, pledging full government support and assistance.
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