Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has applauded the Nigerian Army for its decision to purchase 50,000 pairs of shoes from local manufacturers in Aba for the use of officers and soldiers.
He said the move shows that the military is living up to its billing as an institution that can play vital roles in boosting the nation’s economy.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said the army’s decision to patronise ‘Made In Nigeria’ shoes is a good example which shows the force as a pace setter and a truly national institution which is ready to contribute its quota in ending the present economic recession in the country.
The Senate President who is a long-time champion of the Buy Made in Nigerian campaign and has been a major supporter of the Aba local manufacturers urged all the other military and para-military forces like the Air Force, navy, police, civil defence corps and the National Youth Service Corps to emulate the army by immediately banning the purchase of all imported shoes and foot wears in preference for locally produced ones.
