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2024 - Volume 7 - Number 1

A Review on Economic Implications of Nigeria’s Border Closure on Rice Importation

Augustine Jacob * ORCID: 0009-0005-4381-7883
Heritage Polytechnic, School of Management Science, Department of Business Administration, Ikot Udot, NIGERIA

Open Journal for Research in Economics, 2024, 7(1), 9-22 * https://doi.org/10.32591/coas.ojre.0701.02009j
Received: 9 October 2023 ▪ Revised: 2 April 2024 ▪ Accepted: 22 April 2024

LICENCE: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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ABSTRACT:
Nigeria’s border closure on rice importation has significant economic implications that require comprehensive analysis. Policymakers must consider both the short-term and long-term effects, as well as broader socioeconomic factors. Balancing economic considerations with employment, food security, and regional disparities is crucial for inclusive and sustainable development. By adopting a holistic approach, Nigeria can navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the border closure, achieve self-sufficiency in rice production, and promote the well-being of its citizens. Gradually phasing out the border closure while enhancing the competitiveness of local rice producers through incentives and support will ensure market efficiency. Investing in agricultural research, extension services, and infrastructure development will improve productivity and quality. Strengthening border control mechanisms will prevent smuggling. To sustain regional economic partnerships, it is critical to collaborate with neighboring countries. Nigeria's border barrier for rice imports presents numerous obstacles and opportunities. Nigeria has the power to attain rice self-sufficiency and promote all-encompassing and sustainable development by implementing a comprehensive strategy that successfully balances economic considerations with broader social factors. This includes gradually phasing out the border closure while enhancing the competitiveness of local rice producers, investing in agricultural research and infrastructure development, strengthening border control mechanisms to prevent smuggling, and collaborating with neighboring countries to maintain regional trade relationships.

KEY WORDS: border closure, Nigeria, rice sector, food security, regional disparities.

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:
Augustine Okon Jacob, Heritage Polytechnic, School of Management Science, Department of Business Administration, Ikot Udot, NIGERIA.

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