Peer-Reviewed Article January 1, 2020
The political economy of automobile development in Nigeria
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Published in: Review of African Political Economy
Publisher: Taylor & Francis • South Africa • 0305-6244 • 1740-1720
Abstract
SUMMARY This briefing examines the major developments in Nigeria’s automobile industry since 1960. It argues that inconsistent implementation of automobile policies reinforces the capacity of non-indigenous automobile manufacturers to dominate the sector, and concludes that consistent auto-policy implementation that promotes the interests of indigenous manufacturers is relevant for increased local production and sustainable job creation in the sector.