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External Sector Performance And The External Sector Policy Measures In The Year 2000 Federal Budget., Mike I. Obadan

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The paper briefly reviews the performance of the external sector in the first half of year 2000 and then goes on to appraise the external sector policy measures in the federal budget for the year under review. The study reveals that the The Presidential directive on government ministries, departments and agencies to-Patronise home-made goods as first choice is commendable. The paper suggests that if monitoring mechanisms are put in place, it will ensure full compliance. Private sector operators, individuals, should be encouraged to take a cue from government departments. The Year 2000 customs tariff measures largely address the concerns of …