Senator Ali Ndume has commended President Bola Tinubu for banning the importation of foreign goods that can be produced locally, describing it as a timely decision that will strengthen Nigeria’s economy.
As reported by Punch on May 6, 2025, the President’s directive instructs all federal ministries, departments, and agencies to prioritize Nigerian-made goods and services in their spending. The announcement came after a Federal Executive Council meeting, where the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, explained that the goal is to ensure government funds are used to support the local economy.
Ndume, who represents Borno South in the Senate, said the policy will protect local producers, encourage entrepreneurship, and reduce Nigeria’s overdependence on imports. He noted that this could be a game-changer for the nation’s struggling economy.
“It is heartwarming to hear that President Tinubu has taken this bold decision to ban imported goods that can be produced locally. This will be a major boost for indigenous businesses amid the slipping Nigerian economy,” Ndume said.
He added that local producers often struggle due to the influx of cheaper foreign products, some of which are substandard. According to him, protecting Nigerian industries would create jobs, raise the Gross Domestic Product, and reduce pressure on the naira.
Ndume also advised the government to introduce heavy taxes on certain imported items to further discourage patronage and promote local alternatives.
The move has been praised by many as a step in the right direction for economic self-reliance and national development.
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