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William Johnson calls for stronger raw materials research in Nigeria

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William Johnson says Nigeria should strengthen enforcement of the 2022 law governing the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, rather than make repeated legislative changes. He also advocates first increasing raw materials production and infrastructure before imposing a 30% local processing requirement, in an opinion piece published by This Day.

William Johnson is calling on the Nigerian government to strengthen the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and invest in local production before imposing a 30% processing requirement, in an opinion piece published by ThisDay. He believes producers do not yet have the necessary infrastructure, including a stable power supply, affordable credit, and reliable roads and ports.

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