I wasn’t surprised when I first saw this import list. I may decide to go into the business of importing goods or exporting one day, so it’s good to know something about that industry.
A close look at the box shows that petrol is the number one thing on the list; yes that’s something no Nigerian can do without.
Then there’s gas oil. That too is alright.
The next baffles me. Durum wheat. What da hell is that? I wonder because I don’t know what durum means.
Can sugar is okay, it’s just a play on words.
Then used vehicles. Hmmm… Nigerians are really importing used cars. Take a look at the item number five.
| Rank | Product | % of import | Import cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Motor spirit ordinary | 22.71% | N1,921.03 billion |
| 2. | Gas oil | 8.71% | N736.66 billion |
| 3. | Durum wheat | 3.92% | N331.76 billion |
| 4. | Cane sugar | 1.86% | N157.34 billion |
| 5. | Used vehicles | 1.64% | N135.82 billion |