The plan by lawmakers in the Senate and the House of Representatives to spend N40 billion on Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) has sparked a division among lawmakers.
Some lawmakers have expressed their opposition to the plan, suggesting that locally-assembled vehicles should be considered instead to cut costs and support local industries.
They have mentioned companies like Innoson Motors, Kia Motors, and Hyundai as possible options.
Another lawmaker has proposed that the National Assembly pause the current plan and engage in further discussions.
He believes that if government appointees at the federal level are prohibited from purchasing foreign-made vehicles, it could encourage major car manufacturers to establish facilities in Nigeria and create job opportunities for the country’s unemployed youth.
Article updated 5 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
